Intro to Cinematography

Name: Intro to Cinematography
Start: 2026-05-02T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-02T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 67 rue Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1N 7B9

Schedule

Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

67 rue Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1N 7B9 | Ottawa, ON

In this introductory cinematography workshop, participants will explore essential aspects of camera systems, including mounting, lensing, and building camera kits. They will be introduced to fundamental grip and lighting practices, exposure and composition techniques to bring creative visions to life.
Outline
Session 1: Introduction to Cinematography
• What is Cinematography;
• Exposure triangle and and its elements;
• How to control those three elements and use it to get the results we want;
• Introduction to camera systems (Arri & Fx6);
• How to build these camera systems safely and cohesively.
Session 2: Practical Day
• What is focal length and what factors decide their usage with respect to storytelling;
• Introducing lighting and grip (basic);
• Blocking and shooting some scenes with the people;
• Hands on utilization of the knowledge;
• Review and encouragement to keep playing with these tools.
Dates
• Session 1: Saturday, May 2, 10am – 4pm
• Session 2: Sunday, May 3, 10am – 4pm
Instructor
Gaganpreet Singh is a cinematographer, dolly grip, and visual storyteller with a passion for uncovering authentic narratives. Born in Faridabad, India, and holding a Master’s in Fashion Design from Italy, he has worked globally on projects such as television commercials in India, travel documentaries in Europe, and films in Canada. His recent project as a Director of Photography, “I am Canadian,” won the Best Technical Award at Digi 60.
A graduate of Algonquin College’s Film and Media Production program and a recipient of its cinematography award, Gaganpreet now shares his passion as a teacher at the college. He believes that storytelling through visuals transcends language and culture, striving to craft work that inspires, moves, and brings real stories to life, particularly from underrepresented cultures and communities, as he feels that these stories deserve to be heard.