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Cinematic Storytelling with a Smartphone
Section 1 - Course Introduction
1.1 • Welcome (1:00)
1.2 • Things To Know Before We Start (1:31)
Section 2 - What Is Cinematography?
2.1 • How We Define Cinematography (0:46)
2.2 • The Cinematographer and Key Crew (2:13)
2.3 • Different Types of Film & Video Projects (3:31)
Section 3 - Composition & Framing
3.1 • Composition & Framing Overview (7:01)
3.2 • Composition: The Rule of Thirds (7:34)
3.3 • Composition: Static & Centered (4:17)
3.4 • Composition: Dynamic (1:47)
3.5 • Framing: High Angle (3:04)
3.6 • Framing: Low Angle (3:13)
3.7 • Framing: Side Angle (2:50)
3.8 • Framing: Dutch Angle (2:32)
3.9 • Framing: Over The Shoulder (OTS) (1:47)
3.10 • Framing: Lenses & Shot Size (7:03)
3.11 • Vertical Video (4:01)
3.12 • Stage Direction (6:20)
PRO TIPS: Composition & Framing (1:50)
Section 3 - Recap Quiz
Section 3 - Additional Resources
Section 4 - Getting Started with Lighting
4.1 • Lighting 101 (Interior Interview Setup) (8:08)
4.2 • What Are Light Modifiers? (Silks, Nets, Flags with C-Stands) (1:34)
4.3 • Using Reflectors | Inside with a Key Light (Bounce & Diffusers) (3:19)
4.4 • Using Light Modifiers to Soften Light (Silks & Diffusers) (5:21)
4.5 • Using Light Modifiers to Reduce or Cut Light (Nets & Flags) (4:34)
4.6 • Using Reflectors | Outside in Bright Sun (Bounce & Diffusers) (4:41)
4.7 • Using an On-Camera Light (4:25)
4.8 • Shooting with Natural Light (Golden Hour & Clouds) (9:01)
4.9 • 3-Point Lighting Example (Studio Setup) (3:44)
PRO TIPS: Lighting Basics (1:51)
Section 4 - Recap Quiz
Section 4 - Additional Resources
Section 5 - Camera Movement
5.1 • Pans & Tilts (Beginner) (4:52)
5.2 • Handheld (Beginner) (6:45)
5.3 • Gimbals & Steadicam (Beginner & Advanced) (7:22)
5.4 • Dolly Shots (Beginner & Advanced) (10:29)
5.5 • Jibs & Cranes (Advanced) (5:21)
PRO TIPS: Camera Movement (2:50)
Section 5 - Additional Resources & Links
Section 6 - Camera App Essentials
6.1 • What Is Exposure? (6:27)
6.2 • Built-In Smartphone Cameras & Lenses (5:59)
6.3 Frame Rates (3:31)
6.4 • Video Codecs (plus Apple Log) (5:50)
6.5 • Variable Aperture (iPhone 18 Pro) (6:34)
6.6 • Airplane Mode (Before shooting) (1:24)
6.7 • Blackmagic Camera App (Preview) (8:34)
Section 6 - Recap Quiz #1
Section 7 - Getting Started with Mobile Lenses
7.1 • Why Use Third-party Lenses (5:56)
7.2 • Using ND Filters (3:21)
7.3 • General Focal Length Comparisons (3:58)
Section 7 - Additional Resources
Section 8 - Additional Shooting Tips & Examples
8.1 • Additional Shooting Tips & Reminders (3:35)
8.2 • "First Dance" (iPhone shot short film example) (2:46)
8.3 • "Miranda" (iPhone shot short film example) (4:13)
8.4 • "What If We Run" (music video example) (3:25)
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6.5 • Variable Aperture (iPhone 18 Pro)
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