Cinematography: Mastershots as a Tool of Visual Storytelling

In this course, you will dive deep into the art of cinematography, focusing on master shots. Master shots are scenes captured in one uninterrupted take where the camera moves through the whole scene, to tell the story. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a seasoned cinematographer, or simply passionate about visual storytelling, this course is designed to take your skills to new heights.

In this class, you will learn:

• Mastering the Art of Mastershots: Learn the intricacies of creating scenes that evoke emotions and capture attention. Beyond the technicalities, we explore the fundamental principles that guide the usage of mastershots.
• Establish Context: Harness the ability to compose dynamic and immersive master shots to establish context and draw viewers into the scene.
• Transitioning within shots: Explore the technique of seamlessly transitioning between shot types to enhance storytelling, save time on set, and guide the audience’s attention.
• Create a shotlist: Watch me reverse engineer a shot list to a sample scene, to show you how to prepare for shooting your first mastershot.

Gain the confidence to craft visually stunning shots that resonate with your audience, while saving time and resources on set. In this class, everything is practical and applicable. We are going to put your new knowledge to the test with a quiz.