Jim Denault – Shooting The Scene

Jim’s award-winning work includes The Campaign, Boys Don’t Cry, and Game Change. In this class, he’ll share insights from his experience shooting both indie and studio films and teach you how to translate your vision into a series of filmed units (aka “coverage”).  File Size: 3.3 GB
 

Jim Denault – Shooting The Scene

 

translate your vision into a practical shooting plan.

There is no greater filmmaking challenge than translating one’s cinematic vision into a practical shooting plan that produces edit-able footage. In Shooting The Scene, renowned cinematographer Jim Denault, ASC teaches you how to take a production plan and shoot efficiently, economically, and artistically.
Jim’s award-winning work includes The Campaign, Boys Don’t Cry, and Game Change. In this class, he’ll share insights from his experience shooting both indie and studio films and teach you how to translate your vision into a series of filmed units (aka “coverage”).
You’ll learn how to:

Set the aesthetic and technical approaches for each shot
Determine how many shots you’ll need within a scene
Balance practical limitations and still acquire what’s best for the scene

Shooting The Scene will help all cinematographers, camera operators, and filmmakers develop a more systematic approach to planning a shoot. You’ll become more equipped to take an idea that only lives in your mind and turn it into an actionable shooting plan.
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Lessons

1 The Gear List: What is a Light Meter & Color Chart Duration:20:51
2 The Gear: What are Flags, C-Stands, & Dollies Duration:06:11
3 Exterior Shoot: Walk Through the Shot List Duration:10:43
4 Exterior Shoot: How to Block the Scene with Actors Duration:20:50
5 Exterior Shoot: Wide Shot Dolly In Duration:33:53

6 Exterior Shoot: Close Up of Dan Duration:22:58
7 Exterior Shoot: Position Check & Action Duration:14:42
8 Exterior Shoot: Close Up of Notebook Duration:34:05
9 Interior Shoot: Dan Wide Shot Duration:25:33
10 Interior Shoot: Dan Medium Shot Duration:31:37
11 Interior Shoot: Dan Close Up Duration:18:30Watch filmmaking in action as Jim and crew shoot an interior shot and discuss their lighting and camera choices.

12 Interior Shoot: Over the Shoulder & Details Duration:29:27
13 End of Day: Reviewing Exterior Dallies Duration:30:23
14 Bonus Segment 1 Duration:08:17

15 Bonus Segment 2 Duration:03:39