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35mm Cinematography Workshop – Madrid

On set modality:

La Vía Nivel, Calle de Urgel, 3, Carabanchel, Madrid

Dates:

January 13th to February 14th of 2025

Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Language:

English

Departament:

Cinematography

Duration:

5 weeks

Credits:

15 credits ECTS = 375 hours

Deposit:

150€

Course Title:

35mm Cinematography Workshop

Certification:

OFF ESCAC (own title)

In this workshop, students approach cinematography from an analog perspective. They will learn the fundamentals of lighting and composition without viewing the image on a live monitor, forcing them to meticulously plan and calculate every detail and decision.

The workshop will highlight the contrast between the technical and the creative, with a special emphasis on lighting. It’s not a course for learning how to load film; rather, it’s about exploring the possibilities of a medium that is making a comeback. Among other exercises, students will be required to shoot a 1-minute sequence in studio.

Estructura del curso

Módulo 1

Analog vs. Digital technical comparison

Latitude and contrast test of 35mm film stock DPX and alexa 35 Digital raw / Gear knowledge, film loading and mechanics / Digital exposure tools vs. lightmeter / Digital Workflow vs. Analog workflow. The different film processes / Analysis of the filmed material

Módulo 2

Lighting

Light physics / Sources and outputs, contrast ratio and different lighting treatments / Light measurement tools and techniques / Lighting Plan

Módulo 3

Exercise

Every student is going to pitch a lighting setup for a later exercise / Homework analysis of a movie of a specific Cinematographer / Each student will take single frame stills of different contrast ratios, lighting and composition / Each student shoots a 1 minute scene in 35mm motion picture film

Módulo 4

Philosophy and analysis

Creative dialogue as it applies to cinematography / Cinematic Language as it pertains to Cinematography / Analysis of the work of known cinematographers

Objectives and competencies

Gain foundational knowledge of analog techniques and processes in cinematography.

Develop the ability to meticulously plan and execute shots without the reliance on live monitoring.

Learn to navigate the relationship between technical precision and creative expression, particularly in lighting.

Investigate the unique qualities and artistic possibilities of shooting on film.

Successfully shoot a 1-minute sequence, applying the skills and techniques learned in the workshop.

Cultivate problem-solving skills by addressing challenges that arise during the filmmaking process.

Foster teamwork and communication skills through collaborative projects and exercises.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: The contrast and color limits of high end digital and analog supports / The different ways to treat and process motion film Kodak vision3 5219 & 5207 stocks / Understanding motion film workflow.

Skills: To plan a lighting set with the tools of yesteryear and today / To shoot 35mm motion film with confidence in terms of lighting and exposition / To load and test a 35mm motion film camera and mags.

Competencies: Approach a project in both photochemical and digital formats / Approach the task of cinematographic conceptualization of any lighting set up / To go over the philosophy of cinematography and the work of other cinematographers.

Evaluation methodology

-Attendance over 80%

-Presentation of final evaluable project: To shoot a 1 minute sequence

Admission requirements

-Over 16 years old.

-Be a community citizen (hold the nationality of any of the EU Member States) or be a non-community citizen residing in Spanish territory.

-A minimum of B2 in English.

-Basic Cinematography Concepts: Understanding of exposure, composition, and color theory / Familiarity with different types of professional cameras, lenses and accessories / Basic analog photography skills.

-Technical Terminology: Knowledge of basic terminology / Basic understanding of recording formats, resolutions, codecs and color spaces.

-Lighting Techniques: Basic to lighting concepts / Ability to use basic lighting equipment and understand its impact on the scene.

-Visual Narrative: Awareness of how cinematography influences storytelling / Basic understanding of the relationship between cinematography and directing.

Conditions

-Payment of a €150 deposit, which will only be returned if the course is passed.

-To pass the course, the following two conditions must be met: attendance of more than 80% of classes and a favorable evaluation of the final project.

* All courses are free of charge. Each student may enroll in more than one Fast Forward course if the requirements established in the General Conditions are met.

Course dates may be subject to change. The course may be cancelled due to a lack of registrants.

*Read all the Condiciones Generales.*