1. The Art of
Cinematography

2. Elements to consider when thinking in visual film language
Light and dark
Contrast
lighting
Color
In focus (depth of field)
Framing
Camera angle
Camera movement
Length of a shot (timing)
Series of shots (reaction, jump cut)

3. Hyperlinks to examples
Angles
Camera movement
Lighting and color
Full List of clips:

4. Your Turn
(on website) list of the academy award nominees for best cinematography from 2003 to 2013
Choose a film (or two or three) to view clips and write about what you notice
Product: typed or hand written page of your observations and reflections. Use the language of film in your response