Light Extreme - Filmmaking Hollywood

Cinematic Expression

Our discussion of Cinematic Expression will confine to the basic elements of cinematography. Thus Light, Lens, Camera, Exposure and Composition. In many instances, cinematic sequence compares to symphony where each instrument plays its individual part in order to create cohesive, overall entity. Needless to say, not only must they play in tune but, their instrumental arrangement is of importance as it determines closeness of the description to the intended theme. It seems like similarities between both creative processes are obvious. Knowledgeable application of tools brings us closer to purpose of Telling the Story, Relating to State of Mind of the Character or just simply Creating the Mood. To play in tune means that applied choices need to serve common purpose. It is up to cinematographer's discretion that choices made relate to the quality of emotion to be described. Go to: Elements of Cinematic Expression

Example:
Sc1. Day/Ext - Teenagers in Love - School Yard - Holding Hands

What qualities come to mind (?)...
Purity, Optimism, Idealism, Innocence, Tenderness
Which instruments to choose... ?
Perhaps:

Light - Soft (Tenderness)
Lens - 85mm/Iris Wide open/Shallow Focus (External world does not exist)
Color - Pastel (Innocence/Purity)
Exposure - Normal
Camera Movement - Slow, Deliberate Push (?)

True - there are no rules for subjective interpretation yet, it helps to have a system :)