Cinematography & Storytelling: Shooting Scenes Like a Pro
About This Course
This course teaches you how to plan and shoot story scenes with professional coverage, motivated camera movement, continuity principles, and an editor-friendly workflow. Build a short scene as your capstone.
Learning Objectives
Plan a scene with beats, shot purpose, and story intent
Use motivated camera movement to strengthen emotion
Create practical shot lists and simple storyboards
Maintain continuity with 180/30 degree rules
Shoot edit-ready coverage and organize files for post
Requirements
- A smartphone camera or any basic camera
- Optional tripod or stabilizer (helpful but not required)
- Willingness to practice with short scene exercises
Target Audience
- Beginners and content creators
- Aspiring cinematographers and videographers
- Students preparing for advanced filmmaking
Curriculum
20 Lessons
Module 1: Storytelling Foundations
What Visual Storytelling Means
Emotion, Theme & Meaning in Visuals
Shot Purpose: Why Each Shot Exists
Scene Breakdown: Beats and Moments
Module 2: Camera Movement & Motivation
Module 3: Blocking & Shot Planning
Module 4: Continuity & Cinematic Coverage
Module 5: Editing & Production Workflow
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