Advanced Cinematic Expression Workshop - Amsterdam
Aug 8 - Aug 12, 2011
"Its in this stone... I just need to bring it out"  Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 - 1564)






    
                                                   
    Demonstration and practice of Organic Approach to Cinematic Expression in Film and Video.
    Technical and artistic Choices which determine the level of truth in cinematic interpretation.  

    Instructor Janusz Sikora  -  Award Cinematographer /University Film Instructor.

    True nature of Artistic Process is in ability of being able to follow on preconceived idea.  Needless to say this method not only saves time and
    money but protects one from necessity of improvisation.
    Lighting from imagination with light meter, without looking at video monitor is the approach to creative lighting in film and video. Having an Idea –
    a Plan in one’s mind is the cornerstone of creativity as what remains is to exploit the technical in order to realize it. As for the basics of approach
    it is described by Dancing with Light Technique. It quickly becomes apparent that in order to materialize Idea on Film or Video, knowledge of Grey
    Card and Zone System of Exposure are of paramount importance.
    "Dancing with Light Technique”  is an expanded into motion and color - version of Ansel Adams' method of Zone System and Previsualization.  
    Zone System of Exposure is a foundation of the technique... and imperative element in the process of translating imagined values of Grey into
    language of film and video. It is a systematic and logical approach to realization of creative process and as such, an invaluable tool for Directors
    and Directors of Photography in their pursuit of self expression. Program consists of demonstrations and participation in technical and creative
    aspects of Cinematic Expression.



    Dramatic Lighting (Methodology of Mood creation),
    Commercial Lighting (Product lighting techniques),
    Location Lighting (Capitalize on existing illumination),
    Exterior Light Control (Styles), Special Effects
    Lighting, Interview Lighting for variety of ENG applications.
    During intensive hands on throughout workshops, students
    record lighting techniques on their DSLR and/or Video equipment.
    Areas of concentration:
    Cinematic Expression - Film Look - Dancing with Light Technique  
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Program
Day 1     -   Grey Card, Light Meter (Incident/Spot)
      Light Direction, Light Quality,
      Exposure, Zone System - Previsualization
      Video Camera ASA / ISO Equivalent
      Demo – Mood from Previsualization            
      Power Point – Light and Lighting Styles

Day 2     -  “Dancing with Light Technique”                               
      Video Camera ASA/ISO Equivalent - lighting with Light Meter
      Zone System of Exposures in Film and Video
      Mood, Lighting Styles, Ambiance/Key,
      High Key/Low Key -  Broad/Narrow Setup,
      Chiaroscuro - Creative Lighting – Mood - Film and Video
      Dynamic Lighting for Block, Lighting Continuity,
      Power Point – Lens – Psychological Attributes
      Dialogue Director/Director of Photography

Day 3      -   Product Lighting
        Diffuse and Specular Reflections and ways of capitalizing.
       Glass - White Edge and Black Edges Technique,
       Black on Black, White on White, Leather, Metal
       Power Point – Color – Meaning / Psychological Attributes   
 Day 4      -  Special Effect Lighting
     Creative Green Screen Lighting,
     Candle Light,
     Table Lamp Night Interior,
      Shining Eyes in Darkness

Day 5      -  Exterior Light Control
      Lighting Styles with Natural Light,
     Methods of Natural Sunlight Control
     Control of overexposed background
     "Changing Sun Direction"
     Filming "With the Sun" versus "Against the Sun"


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