Understanding the Exposure Triangle

• Study of Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
• Practical Application of the Exposure Triangle

Understanding the Circle of Light

• Theoretical Study of the Circle of Light
• Practical Application of the Circle of Light

Working with Available Equipment

• How to Utilize Available Equipment to Its Maximum Efficiency
• Challenges and Solutions in Equipment Usage

Green Screen Lighting (Chroma Key)

• Techniques and Methods for Green Screen Lighting
• Practical Application of Green Screen Lighting

Lighting for Static Shots

• Study of Light Sources and Their Simulation in Static Shots
• Practical Application of Lighting Static Scenes

Interview Lighting

• Techniques and Methods for Interview Lighting
• Practical Application of Interview Lighting

Using Light Meters and Other Tools to Measure Light

• Practical Application of Using These Tools

Choosing Cameras for Different Projects

• How to Select the Right Camera for Each Project
• Practical Application of Camera Selection

Maximizing Camera Capabilities

• How to Utilize the Camera to Its Full Potential to Achieve the Desired Shots
• Using Different Lenses and Accessories to Obtain Distinctive Results in Each Shot.

The practical program of the workshop consists of 8 sessions, focusing on the actual application of concepts through 3 stages, distributed across the sessions as follows:

• Stage 1:
  Shooting a Scene with a Static Camera:
  • This part focuses on mastering camera stability and adjusting lighting and angles to achieve the best fixed shots.
• Stage 2:
  Shooting a Scene with Actors in Motion and a Static Camera:
  • Participants learn how to shoot scenes that involve movement within the frame while keeping the camera stable, organizing actors’ movements, and managing lighting effectively.
• Stage 3:
  Shooting a Scene with Actors in Motion and a Moving Camera:
  • This stage focuses on capturing dynamic shots where the camera moves in sync with the actors, ensuring coordination between their movements and the camera to maintain visual and narrative balance. Students will practice using a dolly for this exercise, enhancing their ability to execute smooth, controlled tracking shots
• Shooting a Scene Inside a Car with Lighting Adjustments:
  • Applying innovative lighting techniques to simulate shooting inside a car, with changes in lighting to create different effects that reflect realistic lighting conditions. Shooting with Chroma (Green Screen):
  • Learning how to use chroma key technology to shoot with a green screen, and adding visual elements in post-production to create complex scenes.

Final Two Days with Mahmoud Lotfi:
In the final two days, participants will apply the skills they’ve learned by shooting scenes either inspired by previous films or from their own imagination.

• Shooting Night Scenes with Artificial Lighting to Simulate Daylight (Day for Night):
  • Focusing on lighting techniques that simulate daylight using professional nighttime lighting equipment, an essential technique in many film productions.

After the workshop with Mahmoud Lotfi concludes, two additional sessions with a camera technician will be added, giving students the opportunity to practice using the Ronin stabilizer and Steadicam. These sessions will be held at the Arab Film School office

• Equipment:
  • 1. Alexa Camera
  • 2. Sony Cameras
  • 3. DedoLight Kit
  • 4. 650W Dedolight Kit
  • 5. Aputure Bulbs Kit
  • 6. Forza Lights (various sizes)
  • 7. Lighting Tubes
  • 8. Dolly
  • 9. Ronin Stabilizer
  • 10. Steadicam
• Accessories:
  • ● lighting stands
  • ● Gel filters in various colors
  • ● 2 x 1kW dimmers
  • ● Softboxes and frames (1m x 1m)
  • ● boom arms