film, video & TV training | professional development
Documentary Cinematography
| Discipline/s: | camera |
| Level: | Beginner |
| Course code Date/s & times: |
CIN-D410 Dec 9, 10 (6.15pm-9.15pm), Dec 11, 12 (10am-5.30pm) |
| Contact hours: | 18 |
| Places: | 8 |
| Fee: | $480 OC members / $580 non members (Membership: $55 / $40 concession - join Open Channel here) |
| Prerequisites: | Digital/Documentary Filmmaking introduction or equivalent |
Documentary Cinematography is a unique challenge. Unpredictable situations must be captured; their meaning communicated. This course provides new Documentary Cinematographers with essential technical, creative and theoretical approaches to factual film.
The course covers:
- Shooting styles and approaches
- Composition, exposure and movement
- Choosing cameras and formats
- Shooting for meaning and honing your instincts
- Interview set ups
- Using lighting and available light
Who should do this course?
Emerging documentary filmmakers.
Where can I go after this course?
This course will give you the skills to begin shooting documentary footage.
Are you interested in being Accredited for this course?
Read about Accreditation Options on Short Courses
How do I Enrol?
Simply print an Enrolment Form and return to us with payment to secure a place in the Short Course. See the Enrolment Form for details on how to pay.
Short Courses Application Form (pdf)
If you wish to enrol in this course as part of a full Certificate III in Media / Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, with up-front payment, click here.
Tutor
David Hawkins
Dave is a graduate of the Australian Film, Television & Radio School, and has worked as a cinematographer extensively in Melbourne and Sydney on projects ranging from feature film, television commercials and short films to music videos and documentaries. The projects he has filmed have gained awards and recognition in Australia and Internationally. He was Director of Photography on short film 'The Saviour' which was Academy Award (Oscar) nominated in 2007 for Best Live Action Short Film. With his theoretical and practical based knowledge of both film and video cinematography, as well as lighting, grips and team management, David has been lecturing in film production at Open Channel and SAE Institute.
