photography as foundation of cinematography

PHOTOGRAPHYMaria Hervie S.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography is the art, science, and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film, or electronically by means of an image sensor.[

Human Locomotion Movement

Surveillance

Recognition

To educate

Send messages

Capture moments

Preservememories

Entertainment

Photography

-The Foundation of Cinematography

Cinematography (from Greek, kinema "movements" and, graphein "to record")

is the art or science of motion picture photography.[1] It is the technique of movie photography, including both the shooting and development of the film

Pointers in

Photography

Lighting

Types of Film Lights

Key light- main light on the subject

Fill light- soften the hard edges of the key and balances the light

Back light- light behind a subject creating a separation from the background

Color light-used in determining the time, mood and emotional effects

Tungsten lights

A lamp that uses a tungsten filament.

Also known as Hot lights. 

Ideal for indoor locations

Fresnel Light

-It’s a common lantern used in theatre, which employs a Fresnel lens to wash light over an area of the stage.

-The lens produces a wider, soft-edged beam of light, which is commonly used for back light and top light.

HMIs are arc lights contained in a sealed capsule.The HMI (and the MSR version)

its incredible efficiency; it can produce five times the light output of tungsten light per watt i.e.

more of its power consumption is going into the actual light output

HMI’s (Hydrargyrum Medium-arc-length Iodide)

Backlight

This painting by Caravaggio shows how some exceptionally moody lighting can be achieved without backlight (“The calling of Saint Matthew,” 1599-1600)

Silhouetting

meaning dark subject against very bright background

Putting real film lights outside windows instead of relying on natural light – always worth it

No color in your shots must ever be an accident

A beautiful blue can be achieved with HMI lights and a digital camera set to tungsten balance

A beautiful “Matrix”-style green can be achieved by shooting with regular fluorescent lights with the camera set to tungsten balance

Backlight vs. no backlight

The effect of backlight is clear: it increases contrast, reduces “muddiness” and enhances perceived sharpness.

Bokeh consists of blurred point sources of light in the

background.

Bokeh makes images glamorous and visually appealing.

The Slanted Lens experimented with different aperture settings and subject/background placements to find these three principles for getting the most Bokeh:

1. Get as close to the subject as you can

2. Keep the background with the lights far away

3. Keep the aperture wide open

Film Cameras

Bolex- H-1616 mm

Arriflex-S

The Arriflex-S is a vary popular camera because of it's very steady film movement.

  This movement helps to create very high quality professional images

Mitchell 35 mm BNCR

A true Hollywood Classic 35 mm studio camera

The number one work horse of the movie industry in the US

RETRO MODERN FILM CAMERADigital cameras are everywhere, but the appeal of shooting with film will never fade.

Look to the retro-chic

Lomography Belair Jetsetter X 6-12

if you want the analog shooting experience again. The beautifully designed medium-format camera takes standard 6x9 or panoramic 6x12 shots

Shooting at Natural Light

Tips in shooting with Natural Light

1. Choose the right camera

2. Pick the best lenses for the job

1. 18-55mmThis is your Focal Length.

2. 10-22mmThis is considered a Wide Angle lens.

Lens 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5Focal Length 10mm

Telephoto Lens

70-200mm (and above)

This lens zooms in more than the 18-55mm.

Macro

Lens 100mm f/2.8 MacroFocal Length 100mm

Allows you to zoom in closer

3. Make the sun your back light

4. Shoot during Magic Hour

Shooting at Night

Blue hour

Vancouver in the Night by Robin Ryan

Water is your friend in night work

The Twilight Runner by Robin Ryan

The Rock by Robin Ryan

Cinematography Resources

American Society of CinematographersBritish Society of Cinematographers

Australian Cinematographers SocietyCanadian Society of Cinematographers