FP 170 - Cinematography I

Introduction to video camera operation and lighting, covering technical and aesthetic issues of studio and location shooting. Technical issues include digital and analog video cameras, lenses and tape formats, lighting and grip equipment. Aesthetic topics focus on using composition, color, light and shadow to create an appropriate look and feel for a scene.

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  • Title: FP 170 Cinematography I
  • CRN: 55830
  • Instructor: Curtis Bieber
  • Instructor: Curtis Bieber (Lab)
  • Section Corequisites: NONE
  • Bldg/Room: H 237 Humanities Building

    • Meeting Time
    M W 01:00pm - 01:55pm 237 Humanities Building 01/27/25 05/24/25
    M W 02:00pm - 03:20pm 237 Humanities Building 01/27/25 05/24/25
    Seating Availability
    Waitlist Availability
    Capacity Taken Available Capacity Taken Available
    25 21 4 5 0 5
    Critical Dates for this Course
    Term: Spring 2025
    Last day to add class: 08-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop with an enrollment refund: 08-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop without a "W": 09-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop with a "W": 04-APR-2025
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