Although it appears to be an easy task cinematography is one of the most important and difficult tasks of movie-making. There is so much detail that must be paid attention to and if anything is not of the right scale, then the movie will not be appreciated by the people. A cinematographer presents his work to the audience.
It is very difficult to present fiction as a reality in such a way that people feel connected and attached to the fictional story and characters. It is the duty of the cinematographer, by all the lighting, filters and other details to engage the audience in the movie. For every aspiring cinematographer, it is very important that he learns the art of photography and camera work.
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The magical C’s of cinematography
The fundamentals of cinematography can be seen as the five C’s. These concepts and skills form the indispensable aspects of cinematography. For any cinematographer to be successful, he must master these skills. Let’s discuss these skills:
1- Camera angles- the stories and narratives are governed by the camera angle. The positioning of the camera is essential in moving the story forward. It is the role of the cinematographer to position the camera in such a position that the audience can understand the relationship between the characters of the film.
2- Continuity- the continuity of the films is important to keep the audience engaged in the movie all the way round to the end. Inconsistencies in the storyline or changes in characters and objects frequently cause the viewers to be distracted.
3- Cutting- the cut of the film defines the strength of the movie. While the different cuts are sequenced together, their chronology is very important as it must establish a link between all the cuts. It is only then that the viewer can make out the story.
4- Close-ups- the frame and size of the object reflect the emotions that have been attached to it and the role that it plays in the movie. Close-ups and detailed shots of the character expose the minute emotions of the character to the audience which are loved by them and at the same time are important in building the character.
5- Composition- this is the most important aspect of cinematography. It included, among other things, Lighting, colours and spacing in the film.
Conclusion
if you are a beginner at cinematography, then adhering to these 5 C’s will improve your craft.