Hands On Cinematography Masterclass (Basic)
Schedule
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Raindance Film Training Centre | London, EN
Launch your career as a Director of Photography, and create a striking look and feel for your films and screen workAbout this Event
About the Hands On Cinematography (Basic)
Launch your career as a Director of Photography, and create a striking look and feel for your films and screen work with Raindance’s practical Basic Cinematography course.
Learn how to successfully transfer the visuals of the film from your head onto the screen via the tools you have at your disposal, such as lighting, lenses, filters, framing and much more.
The course will run across 5-days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday will take place 6:30pm – 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday full days of 10am – 5pm.
What will it cover?
Day 1: Aesthetics
- Attributes of the visual image
- Framing
- Lighting
- Lighting set-ups and variations
- Three-point setup
- Creating the look
Day 2: Film
- Film camera
- Film stock
- Lenses
- Filters
- Contrast
- Light ratios
- Light meters
Day 3: Digital
- Digital cameras
- Comparison of film and digital cameras
- HD and SD formats
- Digital exposure
- Digital signal
- Timecode
Weekend: Hands-On Workshop
Over the weekend, students will then have the opportunity to put into practice the theory they have learned by setting up and shooting a short scene with a specific “look”.
What will you achieve?
Upon completion of Basic Cinematography, students will have acquired the skills, knowledge and practical experience to then undertake cinematography, director of photography, or camera assistant roles.
How will you be taught?
A mix of lecture-style, demonstration and also practical instruction with tutor guidance. In addition, students will set-up and shoot a short scene.
Who should attend?
Basic Cinematography is suitable for those new to the art and science of cinematography, as well as directors, 1st ADs and camera assistants who want to gain a better understanding of film photography and lighting. It is also suitable for those seeking to refresh their existing knowledge.
Suggested Reading
by Kris Malkiewicz and David Mullen
by Dennis Schaefer and Larry Salvato
by Kris Malkiewicz
About the tutor
Zoran Veljkovic was classically trained at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, where he studied cinematography with leading European film-makers.
Zoran has been working as a Director of Photography since 1985. He has shot films which have won prestigious awards at film festivals around the globe, including America, Italy, Japan and Yugoslavia. He is continuously in demand as a DoP, and has worked with directors such as Peter Howitt (Sliding Doors) on his award-winning film Dangerous Parking. Zoran has shot 6 feature films in addition to numerous shorts, dramas, promos and commercials.
Did you know?
Raindance members save 20% on this course? You can join online and start saving immediately
This course is FREE for our and students
The Raindance Guarantee: If this course fails to meet your expectations, let us know at the break and we will make a full, 100% no-questions-asked refund
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Where is it happening?
Raindance Film Training Centre, 10a Craven Street, London, United KingdomGBP 550.00
