Cinema 125

Beginning Film and Video Production

This course provides an introduction to the theory, terminology, and operation of single camera film and video production as it applies to narrative storytelling for film and television. Areas of study include basic elements of screenwriting and production design, cinematography including camera operation, digital video and audio recording and basic editing techniques. It focuses on the aesthetics and fundamentals of scripting, producing, directing on location, postproduction and exhibition/distribution. Students may shoot on Super 8mm, 16mm film or digital video.

1.5 hours lecture, 4.5 hours laboratory

Recommended preparation: CINE 100 or DBA 100L

Note:  Cross listed as DBA 125

Transfer acceptability:  CSU; UC