Shooting The Scene
Jim Denault, ASC
Lessons
The Gear List: What is a Light Meter & Color Chart
20:51 2The Gear: What are Flags, C-Stands, & Dollies
06:11 3Exterior Shoot: Walk Through the Shot List
10:43 4Exterior Shoot: How to Block the Scene with Actors
20:50 5Exterior Shoot: Wide Shot Dolly In
33:53 6Exterior Shoot: Close Up of Dan
22:58 7Exterior Shoot: Position Check & Action
14:42 8Exterior Shoot: Close Up of Notebook
34:05Class Description
There is no greater filmmaking challenge than translating one’s cinematic vision into a practical shooting plan that produces edit-able footage. In Shooting The Scene, renowned cinematographer Jim Denault, ASC teaches you how to take a production plan and shoot efficiently, economically, and artistically.
Jim’s award-winning work includes The Campaign, Boys Don't Cry, and Game Change. In this class, he’ll share insights from his experience shooting both indie and studio films and teach you how to translate your vision into a series of filmed units (aka “coverage”).
You’ll learn how to:
- Set the aesthetic and technical approaches for each shot
- Determine how many shots you’ll need within a scene
- Balance practical limitations and still acquire what's best for the scene
Shooting The Scene will help all cinematographers, camera operators, and filmmakers develop a more systematic approach to planning a shoot. You’ll become more equipped to take an idea that only lives in your mind and turn it into an actionable shooting plan.
Class Materials
Bonus Materials with RSVP
Bonus Materials with Purchase
Ratings and Reviews
Kevin Baggott
I had worked briefly many years ago on a shoot that jim was the DP for. I was very impressed with how he ran the set. It was a great pleasure to watch this course. Learnt many things. I would highly recommend it.
Loue Ghazi
this is a very informative class and i really appreciate your way . really i like so much like this class and definitely will go with it every time . good job guys.
Ludovic
Going by pair with The Cinematographer's Preparation, this course is a very good complement full of little advices to solve sometimes tricky situations, very good !
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