Becoming Camera-Savvy: A Workshop for Today's Filmmakers Course
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-06-24 | - |
| 2024-09-15 | - |
Program Overview
This online course explores the technical aspects of digital cinema cameras, covering their functions, features, and cost-effectiveness. Through lectures, practical applications, and hands-on analysis, students gain expertise in various camera formats, enabling them to make informed decisions for their filmmaking projects. The course prepares aspiring cinematographers and digital filmmakers to effectively utilize cameras in their productions.
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
The course covers the technical aspects of digital cinema cameras, including their functions, features, and differences. Students will learn the "how" and "why" of each format through discussions and demonstrations. They will also understand the cost/budget factor versus image quality for each camera type and make practical and artistic decisions for which format is best for their project.
Structure:
The course is offered online and consists of lectures, practical applications, and testing and analysis of current digital cinema cameras.
Course Schedule:
Summer 2024 Schedule
| Date & Time | Details | Format | |---|---|---| | June 24 - September 15 | This section has no set meeting times. | Online |
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The course employs an aesthetic and technical approach to projects, combining lectures with practical applications.
Faculty:
Jason Knutzen
Unique Approaches:
The course provides hands-on experience with testing and analyzing current digital cinema cameras, allowing students to become familiar with their individual features and differences.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Cinematographers, digital filmmakers
Opportunities:
The course prepares students to utilize the camera effectively in their filmmaking projects.
Outcomes:
Students will gain experience and expertise with each of the principal camera formats in use for productions today.
UCLA Extension
Overview:
UCLA Extension is a renowned continuing education institution affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It offers a wide range of courses, certificates, and specializations designed for professional development, career advancement, and personal enrichment.
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Hundreds of open-enrollment courses are available in various fields of study, delivered online, in-person, or in a hybrid format.Certificates:
Students can earn certificates in specialized areas, demonstrating their expertise and enhancing their career prospects.Specializations:
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UCLA Affiliation:
Students benefit from the prestige and reputation of UCLA, a world-class research university.Industry Experts:
Courses are taught by experienced professionals and industry leaders, providing practical and relevant knowledge.Flexible Learning:
UCLA Extension offers a variety of learning formats, including online, in-person, and hybrid options, catering to diverse schedules and preferences.Career Advancement:
Certificates and specializations can enhance career prospects and open doors to new opportunities.Personal Enrichment:
Courses and programs cater to personal interests and provide opportunities for lifelong learning.Academic Programs:
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Outline:
Content:
The course covers the technical aspects of digital cinema cameras, including their functions, features, and differences. Students will learn the "how" and "why" of each format through discussions and demonstrations. They will also understand the cost/budget factor versus image quality for each camera type and make practical and artistic decisions for which format is best for their project.
Structure:
The course is offered online and consists of lectures, practical applications, and testing and analysis of current digital cinema cameras.
Course Schedule:
Summer 2024 Schedule
| Date & Time | Details | Format | |---|---|---| | June 24 - September 15 | This section has no set meeting times. | Online |
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The course employs an aesthetic and technical approach to projects, combining lectures with practical applications.
Faculty:
Jason Knutzen
Unique Approaches:
The course provides hands-on experience with testing and analyzing current digital cinema cameras, allowing students to become familiar with their individual features and differences.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Cinematographers, digital filmmakers
Opportunities:
The course prepares students to utilize the camera effectively in their filmmaking projects.
Outcomes:
Students will gain experience and expertise with each of the principal camera formats in use for productions today.
