Eduardo Angel – Cinematic Composition For Video Productions

Eduardo Angel – Cinematic Composition For Video Productions

Course description

Introduction – 2m 41s

• Welcome – 2m 41s

1. Framing a Shot: The Basics of Composition – 12m 56s

• Shot size – 1m 51s
• The rule of thirds – 2m 2s
• Depth of a shot – 1m 59s
• Depth of field – 2m 42s
• Balanced and unbalanced compositions – 2m 6s
• Lead room – 2m 16s

2. Establishing a Scene – 8m 42s

• Why establishing shots are important – 2m 24s
• Location and time – 2m 16s
• Character relationships – 2m 27s
• Setting up a theme – 1m 35s

3. Perspective and Movement – 9m 20s

• Objective vs. subjective angles – 2m 6s
• Point of view (POV) – 3m 1s
• The height of the camera – 1m 52s
• Over-the-shoulder shots – 2m 21s

4. Dynamic Composition – 10m 8s

• Understanding the lines of a scene – 2m 8s
• Creating depth – 2m 21s
• Mastering color and contrast – 1m 40s
• Composition in motion – 2m 22s
• Using unusual or unexpected angles – 1m 37s

5. Breaking the Rules – 5m 9s

• Warped perspective – 1m 16s
• Intentionally confusing sequences – 1m 48s
• Breaking the fourth wall – 1m 6s
• Breaking the rule of thirds – 59s

6. Technical Considerations – 4m 54s

• Choosing the right lens – 1m 2s
• Lighting for your shot – 3m 10s
• Using viewfinder apps – 42s

Conclusion – 49s

• Wrapping up – 49s