DAR 175 - The Art of Digital Cinematography

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Basic techniques of the art of digital cinematography. Includes storyboarding and vision of the story, camera considerations, light and image in production, post-production techniques, different genres, and the production team.

Prerequisite(s): DAR 103  and DAR 115  or concurrent enrollment, in both.
Information: This course will require additional expenses for supplies in addition to course and lab fees.

1. Describe how storyboarding and camera considerations affect the story.
2. Demonstrate how lighting affects composition and the story. 
3. Describe various editing techniques and how they affect storytelling and genre.
4. Describe the impact of audio in storytelling. 
5. Identify the differences between television, feature films, shorts, web videos, documentaries, and training/educational videos.
6. Identify the basic job position in filmmaking with regard to pre-production, production, and post-production.

II. Pre-Production Camera Considerations

1. Pre-production
2. Lens choices
3. Film vs. video

III. Production – Light and Image

1. Composition
2. Mood and story

IV. Post-Production

1. Editing techniques
2. Audio
3. Effects
4. Titles and credits

V. Different Genres

1. Various forms of storytelling
2. Jobs in the various areas

VI. The Production Team