Join us for an exclusive live webinar, “Cinematography & Elements of Style: Effective Techniques for Elevating Your Visual Storytelling,” featuring Award-Winning Director of Photography and Director Tony Westman CSC, DGA, DGC, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. This highly anticipated session delivers invaluable knowledge and practical techniques, empowering attendees to enhance their visual storytelling skills and elevate their filmmaking careers.

By participating in this webinar, you will gain a deeper understanding of the conceptual tools of cinematography, visual language, and design principles of the frame as a picture. Learn how to effectively tell a story with pictures while mastering the partnership between the Cinematographer and Director. Tony Westman’s extensive experience in the film industry offers you the unique opportunity to acquire insights and expertise from a distinguished professional.

In addition to a comprehensive curriculum, the webinar includes an interactive Q&A session, enabling attendees to ask Tony their questions directly and gain valuable insights tailored to their filmmaking journey. Don’t miss this unparalleled learning opportunity – register now to secure your spot!

Webinar Schedule

Cinematography & Elements of Style:
Effective Techniques for Elevating Your Visual Storytelling
With Award-Winning Director of Photography and Director Tony Westman CSC. DGA, DGC

• Date: Tuesday May 30, 2023
• Time: 10:00am PST to 11:00am PST (California Time)
  • • 1:00pm EST to 2:00pm EST (New York Time)
• Location: Live Online via Zoom
• Cost: FREE for Members. Click Here to Become a Member.
• Registration: Pre-registration required. Click Here to Register Online Now.

Curriculum   

Cinematography

A term from the Greek meaning, Writing with Motion.

• Telling a Story with Pictures
• Partnership of Cinematographer and Director
• Conceptual Tools of Cinematography
  • The Frame
  • The Lens
  • Light and Colour
  • Texture
  • Movement
  • Establishing
  • Point of View
• Visual Language
  • A Question of Perception: Suspension of Disbelief
  • Subtext and Metaphor
  • Point of View / Perspective
  • The Frame and Composition
  • Camera Dynamics
  • Building Blocks of the Scene
  • Master Scene Method
  • Eye Lines and Axis
  • Montage
• Design Principles of the Frame as a ‘Picture’
  • Unity
  • Balance
  • Visual tension
  • Rhythm
  • Proportion
  • Contrast
  • Texture
  • Directionality
• Interactive Q&A Session

About the Speaker

Tony Westman CSC. DGA, DGC has been making films for over fifty years both as Director and Director of Photography and past president of IATSE 669. His film projects include drama, documentaries, television, features, and corporate productions. His roster of clients includes Castle Rock, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, NBC, ABC, CBS, CBC, National Film Board of Canada. His film awards include Canadian Society of Cinematographers, Yorkton Film Festival, Leo Awards.  He has taught film production at Simon Fraser University, Emily Carr University and Art Institute of Vancouver and Capilano University.

 

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