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Course Description

This course is designed to help you develop a stronger understanding of lighting for motion pictures. Through lectures, workshops, assignments, and in-class exercises, you learn about different lighting styles and techniques. Special emphasis is placed on lighting tailored specifically for the story and the emotional impact that lighting can have on the audience. The class focuses both on theory and practical application of the concepts presented. Throughout the course, visual references are discussed, and completed assignments and supervised exercises are screened and critiqued in class.

Course Outline

Gain a stronger sense of lighting and its impact in motion pictures through lectures, workshops, and assignments. Discover different lighting styles and techniques, specifically tailoring them to story and emotional impact.

Notes

Contact:
(310) 825-9064
entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu

Prerequisites

Successful completion of FILM TV X 478.27A Introduction to Cinematography is strongly recommended.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Lighting for Emotional Impact
Type
Lecture
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 09, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,385.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Section Notes

Weekend workshop to be arranged at a studio in Los Angeles.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Camera: DSLR/mirrorless/digital cinema, or smartphone with a manual camera app. See syllabus for details
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