HDSLR Cinema


Explore the benefits and challenges of using HDSLRs to achieve a professional-quality cinematic look

Digital SLR cameras that shoot HD video (HDSLRs) are becoming a popular tool for filmmakers and photographers. HDSLRs have revolutionized the film production world, offering a relatively low-cost way to achieve the cinematic look previously only available in higher-end cameras. This hands-on workshop highlights the benefits of HDSLRs and addresses the challenges and limitations of working with this rapidly evolving technology to achieve professional-quality images.


This workshop covers the technical aspects of working with HDSLR cameras such as menu settings, image monitoring, still and cine lens options, filters, exposure control,  cine-style accessories, camera support, data management and workflow. Visual aesthetics are discussed with regard to composition, depth-of-field, shot design, camera movement, and lighting. 


Students shoot short projects and exercises to become familiar with the equipment and practice the art of developing a visual narrative. It is recommended that students take Digital Cinematography or a level 3 photography class prior to this course.

Instructors

Alice Brooks

Since graduating from USC, Alice Brooks has photographed award-winning features, shorts, music videos, and commercials. Her films have premiered theatrically, on video, and at festivals around the world. Alice is currently working with director Jon M. Chu (Step Up 2, Step Up 3D) on Paramount’s The LXD (The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers). The LXD is one of the most ambitious webseries ever produced and consistently ranks in the top ten on hulu.com every week. She is also shooting a new webseries Tainted Love (starring Orlando Jones, Eric Roberts). Alice recently finished her first 3D project with Pace rigs on Arri’s Alexa cameras, Game On, an LXD Presents short which plays before Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. Her previous work includes the award-winning Mulligans and the 2010 official selections at Tribeca Film Festival (Roots In Water, director Domenica Cameron-Scorese) and Cannes Film Festival (The Bake Shop Ghost, director Lorette Bayle). This autumn her work on the feature film One Fall can be seen at theaters nationwide.