Course Descriptions

Video and Film Production

VFP 100
Camera and Cinematography
3 credits

This course is equivalent to VMG 100. In this beginning class on camera and cinematography techniques, students will learn how to use a video camera, camera movement techniques, blocking and staging scenes, with special detail on camera specifications, lenses, camera settings and how lighting affects those settings. On the cinematography side, students will be exposed to shot composition, camera movements and how those choices convey meaning to the audience.