Palermo 19 Bajo Int. - 28043 Madrid - Tf: +34 636 485 967 - Fx:+34 91 300 08 75 - info@villagewood.es

Immersed in the peace and creative atmosphere of the beautiful village of “La Acebeda”, this workshop is aimed to Directors, DP´s and photography lovers who want to investigate in the technical and expressive aspects of lighting. Addressing two unique techniques of Mr. Sikora, “Dancing with Light” and “Film Look”, the workshop focuses on achieving a cinematic look using digital filmmaking cameras.

The workshop is complemented with activities, from cultural to gastronomic, in order to promote the personal and professional exchange among participants.

- Intro. Stage. Camera and Lighting Equipment

                               Camera - Understanding  Camera - Shutter Angle,  

                               Intermittent Movement, Frame Rate (Slow Motion), 

                               Camera Test - Lens Focal Length, Depth of Field, 

                               Focus/Selective, Field of View/Focal Length

 -  Lighting/Exposure/Grey Card, Light Meter (Incident/Spot)                        

                               Light Direction, Light Quality, Three Point Lighting,

                               Exposure, Zone System

-  Creative Lighting - Chiaroscuro 

                               Mood, Lighting Styles, Ambiance/Key,

                               High Key/Low Key -  Broad/Narrow Setup, 

                               Dynamic Lighting for Block, Lighting Continuity

                               Dancing with Light

 -  Dialogue Director/Director of Photography

                               Basic Sequence - Screen Direction

                               Motivation for Lens and Camera Movement Choices

-  Special Effect Lighting - Limbo, Candle Light, Car Interior, 

                               Simulation of car Movement on Stage

-  Exterior Light Control -

                               Against the Sun, Edge, "Changing Direction of Sun",

                               Lighting Styles with Natural Light

1. -Video Camera.
   

                              Advanced Menu, Camera Calibration - Gama/Cine Gama,

                              Knee, Detail, Video Camera ASA Equivalent,

                              System of Zone Exposures in Video