Art Of Documentary – The Cinematic Eye

​”The Cinematic Eye” is a comprehensive course by The Art of Documentary, offering 66 videos (17 hours) covering theory, career advice, gear, shooting foundations, location scouting, scene breakdowns, advanced cinematic theory, lighting, and color foundations.

A step-by-step guide to crafting stunning visuals and impactful stories.

What You’ll Learn In The Cinematic Eye

Theory & Overview

• Camera Movements: Glossary
• Cinematic Genres: Glossary
• Defining Your Style
• Shot Size: Glossary
• Exposure & Ire Breakdown
• Quality Of Light: Breakdown

Career Advice

• Common Mistakes Of A Cinematographer
• Career Advice For Women
• How To Get Hired As A Dp
• Demo Reel Tips & Review

Gear

• Minimal Documentary Setup
• Handheld Camera Setups
• Rigging Out Your Camera
• In Camera Diffusion Filters
• Camera Rig Breakdowns

Shooting Foundations

• Camera Operating Foundations
• Sports Cinematography Tips
• B-Roll Foundation: On Set
• Two Camera Interviews
• The Counter Shot

Location Scouting & Pre-Pro

• Location Scouting Tips
• Location Scouting Tools
• Location Scouting Bts
• Location Scouting Varieties
• Shotlists & Treatments
• How To Choose Your Shots
• Scouting For An Interview

Scene Breakdowns

• Low Budget Documentary Breakdown
• Verite Scene Breakdown: Seal Hunt
• Stylized Scene Breakdown: Asd Band Movie
• Real Time Scene Breakdown: Giants Of Africa Speech
• Cinematic Montage Breakdown: Giants Of Africa
• Fitness Shoot Breakdown
• Commercial Breakdown: Newkid – Coming Soon
• Pro Breakdown: Spirit Box
• Pro Breakdown: Mandarin
• Probreakdown: Wisc
• Pro Breakdown: Staedtler

Advanced Cinematic Theory

• Choosing A Cinematography Style
• Cinematic Styles For Documentary
• High End Cinematography Approach
• Approaching Cinematic Exposure

Lighting Foundations

• Single Light Breakdown: Sports Shoot
• At Home Simple Lighting Setup
• Quick & Minimal Commercial Lighting
• Available Light Only Interview Tips
• Shooting At Magic Hour
• Shaping Light
• Single Light Interview Setup
• Hiding Identities In Interviews
• Perfecting Skin Tones: On Set
• Shooting Outdoors In Direct Sunlight

Lighting & Cinematography Advanced

• Lighting Medium Budget Interviews
• High Budget Interview Lighting Pt1
• High Budget Interview Lighting Pt2
• Rgb Lighting
• High End Lighting Setups
• Lighting & Commercial Shooting Pt1
• Lighting & Commercial Shooting Pt2
• Lighting Day For Night
• Product & Table Top Cinematography
• Multicam Shooting
• Shooting In Direct Sunlight – Low Budget
• Shooting In Direct Sunlight – High Budget

Color Foundations

• Davinci Resolve: Coloring PT 1
• Davinci Resolve: Coloring PT 2
• Davinci Resolve: Coloring PT 3
• Davinci Resolve: Coloring PT 4

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