Summary
Learn from the Director of Photography from Emmy-nominated STRANGER THINGS and SOUND OF FREEDOM (which grossed over $250 Million)!
Every project offers a set of challenges and demands. The cinematographer must use the tools at their disposal to translate the director’s vision onto the screen. This involves craft, creativity and technical know-how. The more technically experienced the cinematographer and the more likely they are to make the right decisions in picking the equipment best suited for the task at hand.
What size camera should you consider and why? What type of lenses would give the right feel to the project? How do these choices affect the post-production workflow? What collaborators should be involved in the conversation?
How would you like to get those answers and more from the cinematographer of STRANGER THINGS (and many others) to assure that you are working with the right equipment to make your project flow perfectly?
Well, that’s who we’ve brought in to teach.
Gareth Taylor is an award-winning cinematographer with a list of credits that includes STRANGER THINGS, SOUTH PARK and last summer’s box office success SOUND OF FREEDOM.
And in this exclusive, 2-part class, Gareth is going to give you some course knowledge to make sure you have everything covered. You will learn everything you need to know including how to choose the right camera and lenses, as well as your supporting system, lighting and post-production workflow. You will walk away feeling confident in the camera equipment you will choose for your project!
Praise for Gareth:
"The class is a great experience for early career and mid-level cinematographers. It was validating for me because I am already doing many of the things Gareth talked about, but I did learn new things that I can do and got better insight on what to focus on. " -Caitlin B
"Gareth provided quality insights that I've been looking for as a new cinematographer. Looking forward to the recording." -Josh R
What You'll Learn
Session 1: Choosing the Right Camera and Lens for Your Project
Cameras
- Size and weight
- Resolution
- Sensor
- Codec
- RAW vs LOG
- Frame rates
- Low light capabilities
- Power
- Media
- Drones
- Underwater photography
Lenses
- Spherical
- Anamorphic
- Modern
- Vintage
- Zoom
The Camera Department
- Operators
- Camera assistants
- DIT / Data management
Budget Considerations
Q&A with Gareth
Session 2: Choosing the Right Support Systems, Lighting and Post-Production Workflow
Support Systems
- Tripod
- Dolly
- Crane / Jib
- Car mount
- Steadicam or gimbal
- Handheld
Lighting
- Locations
- Natural vs artificial
- Planning with the gaffer
- The grip department and shaping light
- Incandescent vs LED
Post-Production Workflow
- Planning with the colorist
- Show LUT
- Color space
- Codec
- Resolution
- Frame rate
Budget Considerations
Q&A with Gareth
Who Should Attend
Filmmakers of all levels who want to learn how to pick the right gear for their film
Producers of all levels who want to better understand camera packages so that they can be better equipped to speak about them to their crew.
Executive
Gareth Taylor is an award-winning cinematographer with a list of credits that includes Emmy-nominated STRANGER THINGS, SOUTH PARK and last summer’s box office success SOUND OF FREEDOM which grossed over $250 Million!
After graduating Gareth started working on film sets in the lighting department, all the while shooting projects on the side. Then came the digital revolution and with it his cinematography career took off. Since then he has shot over 70 films, TV shows and documentaries in addition to dozens of commercials and music videos.
Gareth grew up in Switzerland before moving to California where he spent time exploring acting and screenwriting before studying cinema in university. During this time he also developed a passion for photography.
Testimonials
"The class is a great experience for early career and mid-level cinematographers. It was validating for me because I am already doing many of the things Gareth talked about, but I did learn new things that I can do and got better insight on what to focus on. " -Caitlin B
"Gareth provided quality insights that I've been looking for as a new cinematographer. Looking forward to the recording." -Josh R