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"It's in this stone... I just need to bring it out"  Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 - 1564)
           Hands-on Training. Workshops in Cinematography and Cinematic Expression.
           Lighting Styles, Exposure, Relevance of Technical and Creative Choices. Intensive hands-on with Light and Camera.

    The main purpose is to demonstrate and practice a method in the Creative Process of Cinematic Expression.
    Students explore technical and artistic potential of tools of filmmaking within digital environment of RAW and/or LOG Exposure.
    Cinematic Expression is an artisan-like process involving hands and mind of the cinematographer. Fundamental elements of visual
    narration - Mood / Lighting Ratio / Exposure Ratio / Light Quality / Light Direction / Style cannot be "whisked out" from within the Raw,
    unless they have been put in there by the cinematographer. Our workshops address specifics of classic techniques of film and their
    application in digital cinematography. Cinematic Expression, just like any creative process relies on materialization of an idea.
    In film as well as in digital cinematography it happens by lighting with Light Meter. Once the cinematographer enters the Floor, it should
    be about the execution of preconceived idea rather than improvisation. In reality, very little of the basic and fundamental elements of
    cinematic expression (Light Quality, Light Direction, Contrast Ratio, Lighting Ratio, Style) can be created "in the post"  through
    manipulation of the Raw image. Lastly, the "secret" of the real challenge is in the question of "Why" rather than "How".
    To engage in the True Nature of the Creative Process, requires awareness of the Reasons behind Creative and Technical Choices.
    Needless to say, there is a plethora of possible combinations of reasons... History of Art, Symbolism, Philosophy, Sense of Humor,
    Sense of Tragedy, Color, etc. Workshop puts great deal of attention to development of one's personal style.
    Seeing in one's mind and the ability to "bring it out" (Michelangelo) without improvising, constitutes the true nature of any creative
    process. As such, it is an invaluable tool for Directors and Cinematographers in their pursuit of artistic self-expression.
    The "What" is given in the script pages. It is in Director's and Cinematographer's discretion to relate to it with the combination of
    creative and technical Choices that address the sought after quality of visual expression.
    At Light Extreme Cinematic Expression Workshops we do aspire to make a contribution to student's sense of eloquence in Cinematic
    Expression. Anyone with a desire to enter the "realm of beyond" in cinematic expression is encouraged to apply.
       
Film Workshops Hollywood
Hands-on Training Cinematography, Cinematic Expression, Lighting