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Cinematography: Introduction to Composition and Camera Movement

Throughout these lessons, we'll delve into the key concepts and techniques of composition and camera movement.

What you'll learn

Throughout these lessons, we'll delve into the key concepts and techniques of composition and camera movement. We'll start by learning about the "frame" and the terminology used when speaking about composition on set or with other creatives. Next, we'll be learning about the tripod, dolly, and crane. We'll be learning how each different "camera support" moves the camera and the terminology associated with it. By the end, we'll have learned some important fundamentals of cinematography that are useful for live-action and virtual/CG filmmaking.

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