DAR 225 - Digital Cinematography II

1. Analyze the needs of production and develop a preproduction plan.   
2. List the elements of a visual story and apply to script form.
3. Determine professional field production equipment needed for professional digital video production.
4. Demonstrate technical and artistic competencies of lighting on location and the studio.    
5. Utilize the basic equipment for digital video post-production.
6. Demonstrate the use of special effects, both in camera and in post-production.
7. Demonstrate visual story construction using basic video editing skills.
8. Demonstrate skill development in demo reel building including visual demonstrations of technical and artistic competencies.   

1. Analyzing the Needs in a Post Production Plan
   1. Talent/actor availability
   2. Equipment
   3. Locations and time scheduling
   4. Script breakdown
   5. Crew
2. Story and Visual Elements
   1. Script
   2. Composing a shot
   3. Art direction/makeup/costume/props
   4. Lighting
3. Production Equipment Needs
   1. Lighting
   2. Camera/formats
   3. Power requirements
   4. Rentals
   5. Support equipment (tripod, dolly, etc.)
4. Lighting the Digital Video Production
   1. Natural light
   2. Tungsten
   3. Power requirements
   4. Color temperature
   5. Filters/gels/modifiers
   6. Safety
5. In Camera and Post Production Special Effects
   1. Camera effects
   2. Software and computer generated effects
   3. Color correction
   4. Filter effects
6. Editing and the Visual Storyline
   1. Continuity
   2. Audio
   3. Music/transitions/effects
7. Building a Demo Reel
   1. Formats
   2. Target markets
   3. Length of demo
   4. How to select your work
   5. Labeling and packaging
   6. Accompanying materials