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Technical and Creative Aspects of Cinematic Expression |
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What qualities do come to mind... ?
What nouns and adjectives would you use to verbally describe the Quality... ?
What colors would you use to relate to the Quality of the Moment... ?
There are no objective answers since every perception is subjective and determined by who we are as individuals
and by our experiences in life. The beauty about Art is in being able to express oneself on personal level...
There is no right and there is no wrong... there is only subjective emotion and as such, it deserves expression.
Light Quality - Soft (Tenderness)
Lighting Style - Low Key (Mystery, Excitement)
Color - Pastel (Innocence/Purity)
Film Exposure - Normal
Camera Movement - Slow, Deliberate Push (?)
Lens - Long - Selective Focus
Aperture - Wide Open - Shallow Depth of Field (External world does not exist)
Filtering - Light Diffusion (1/8 Promist perhaps)
True - there are no rules for subjective interpretation yet, it helps to have a system :)
What nouns and adjectives would you use to verbally describe the Quality... ?
What colors would you use to relate to the Quality of the Moment... ?
There are no objective answers since every perception is subjective and determined by who we are as individuals
and by our experiences in life. The beauty about Art is in being able to express oneself on personal level...
There is no right and there is no wrong... there is only subjective emotion and as such, it deserves expression.
Light Quality - Soft (Tenderness)
Lighting Style - Low Key (Mystery, Excitement)
Color - Pastel (Innocence/Purity)
Film Exposure - Normal
Camera Movement - Slow, Deliberate Push (?)
Lens - Long - Selective Focus
Aperture - Wide Open - Shallow Depth of Field (External world does not exist)
Filtering - Light Diffusion (1/8 Promist perhaps)
True - there are no rules for subjective interpretation yet, it helps to have a system :)
janusz sikora, copyright 2010
Our discussion of Cinematic Expression confines to basic elements of cinematography. In many respects cinematic
sequence compares to a Symphony where each instrument plays individual part constituting elements of the overall,
and instruments chosen. Arrangement determines closeness of interpretation to the Theme. It seems, similarities
between Creative Processes in Film and Music are obvious. In creative cinematography, instruments at our disposal
are the Elements of Cinematic Expression. To play in tune means applied choices need to serve common purpose. It
is up to Director's and Cinematographer's discretion that choices made relate to the quality of emotion to be described.
sequence compares to a Symphony where each instrument plays individual part constituting elements of the overall,
and instruments chosen. Arrangement determines closeness of interpretation to the Theme. It seems, similarities
between Creative Processes in Film and Music are obvious. In creative cinematography, instruments at our disposal
are the Elements of Cinematic Expression. To play in tune means applied choices need to serve common purpose. It
is up to Director's and Cinematographer's discretion that choices made relate to the quality of emotion to be described.
This will not happen without knowledge of basics of Film
Photography. Since whole Imaging System - Film or Video is
based on the Value of 18% Grey Card, its understanding is of
great importance. Just like understanding psychology of
Camera Lens, Camera Movement, Quality of Light and Lighting
Styles. Creative Process is about being able to light from Mind
rather then from Video Monitor.
Michelangelo expressed it in most eloquent way:
"It's in this stone, I just need to bring it out" .
Any other approach is only an improvisation destined to fail for
inevitability of Time running out and loss of Lighting Continuity.
Photography. Since whole Imaging System - Film or Video is
based on the Value of 18% Grey Card, its understanding is of
great importance. Just like understanding psychology of
Camera Lens, Camera Movement, Quality of Light and Lighting
Styles. Creative Process is about being able to light from Mind
rather then from Video Monitor.
Michelangelo expressed it in most eloquent way:
"It's in this stone, I just need to bring it out" .
Any other approach is only an improvisation destined to fail for
inevitability of Time running out and loss of Lighting Continuity.