Cinematography Cinematography goes under the spot of communication. Cinematography is the movement in a movie or video. The Cinematographer is in charger of the camera. He or she has to know how to work a camera and its functions. They can also be a director and/or producer. The job of the Cinematographer is to work on the lightening and how a camera moves in a shot. Cinematography is in the category of Communication. Erick Guijarro Period:2

A closer look into Cinematography  A Cinematographer can also be known as a producer and/or a director.  When motion pictures first started out, the Cinematographer was usually the director and they person handling the camera.  Now a days a Cinematographer usually takes care of the lighting.  Making sure there are no shades behind the actor.

Preparing  Have to have knowledge of optics, filters, exposure, composition, lighting, film development, special effects, color composition, scene blocking, and sound.  You have to take a film studies program, or you can take a class in the university.  You have to have a very detailed perspective.  Think outside of the box.  The classes that you would have to take in a college would be Editing, Film History, Screenwriting, etc.

Training  The type of training that can help you become a Cinematographer can go from taking Physics to a film photography class.  Schools like UCLA or LA film schools can also help you become a great Cinematographer.

Style  Horror- Darken the style of the movie with intense movements.  Action- Lights up the movie and makes the audience feel like their inside of the movie.  Fantasy- In the movie Life of Pi, the lighting goes with the mood of the movie. Colorful scenes are shown.

Citations  "Cinematography Mailing List." Professional Cinematographers talk & exchange ideas about Cinematography.. N.p.. Web. 5 Jun  "of Two Minds." MovieTimes. N.p., 31 august Web. 5 Jun

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