MAHMOUD LOTFY

CINEMATOGRAPHY
In Cairo
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IN THIS WORKSHOP

We decided to develop the content of the cinematography workshop to provide professional DOPs with a high degree of training and skills!
The workshop is an integrated experience for studying cinematography through 30 theoretical and practical sessions

Theoretical part With DOP and Dean of the Film Institute: Dr. Hisham Gamal

06 Sessions | 18 Hours
  • Basics of Cinematography.
  • The theory of the survival of the image effect.
  • Form and installation of the digital cinematography camera and its main parts.
  • Different types of photosensitivity and color sensitivity.
  • Lenses, image sizes and zoom lenses.
  • Optical properties of lenses.
  • General effects of lenses on the image depth of field.
  • The theory of digital cinematic image work and the method of visual processing.
  • The difference between traditional and digital cinema work.
  • Dramatic camera movements.
  • Composition studies and the relationship of the subject being filmed in different backgrounds.
  • Cinematic lighting and image dimensions.

Theoretical part With VFX Ahmed Gouba

03 Sessions | 09 Hours
  • The difference between visual and special effects.
  • History of effects and reasons for their use.
  • How to set a budget for visual effects.
  • How to design visual effects scenes.
  • Photogrammetry and determining the dimensions of the filming site.
  • High dynamic range lighting and image.
  • Photographic references and materials.
  • Definition of used programs and applications.
  • Virtual decoration.
  • Laser scanning and motion control.
  • How to implement effects in the film editing stage.

Practical part With DOP Mahmoud Loutfi

10 Sessions | 30 Hours

The sessions focus on the creative and technical challenges of film cinematography. It includes how to scout a location and plan lighting requirements for a scene and solving challenging lighting situations to achieve specific visual aesthetics. The aim of the training is to improve the DOPs understanding of lighting to enhance images, create depth, and support the story’s mood and atmosphere. Addressing the questions of “When? How? Which one is the most practical?

  • Understanding the circle of light.
  • Understanding the different lighting techniques (High key- Low key- Noir- Black and White).
  • How to work with available light.
  • Creating your own artificial light equipment.
  • How to light a green screen.
  • Products lighting.
  • Different lighting ideas for interviews.
  • Lighting moving cars (budget- no budget).
  • Lighting a staged car scene.
  • Using the light meter and other display tools (EV- Histogram- to determine exposure)

Directing with Mohamed Nader

10 Sessions | 30 Hours
  • General rules in directing that the DOP has to know.
  • The relationship between DOP, the film director and the rest of the teamwork.
  • The role of the director of photography in the different filming stages.
  • Analyzing projects/tasks presented by students during the workshop duration.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Sessions by Mahmoud Lotfy and Mohamed Nader are taught alternately as weekly projects are implemented.
  • During the practical phase, 7 projects are implemented, which are discussed and evaluated by the instructors.
  • In the last session, a scene will be filmed under the supervision of director Mohamed Nader.

MAHMOUD LOTFY WORKS

MORE DETAILS

  • Duration

    30 Sessions – 90 Hour

  • Dates and times:

    Starting: 10 May 2023
    Saturdays and Wednesdays
    From 7 to 10PM

  • Venue

    Arab Film School – 18 ABDALLAH DERAZ ST,7th Floor,Flat no.15, Ard el golf, Cairo Governorate.

  • Fees

    12,000 EGP

    (CATCH OUR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT, 2000LE OFF FOR THE FIRST FIVE APPLICANTS)
    50% of the workshop fees confirm your registration, if you did not pay before we get the maximum number of participants, your registration is not valid.
    You can also pay through Symple, 0% interest – 5 months installments

  • Payment Method

    50% of the workshop fees confirm your registration, if you did not pay before we get the
    maximum number of participants, your registration is not valid.
    You can also pay through Symple, 0% interest – 5 months installments

  • Refund Policy

    • Before two weeks of the workshop starting date participants will get a full-refund.
    • During the last two weeks before the workshop starting date participants will get 50% refund of their payment
    • One week before the workshop starting date participants can not refund their payment.

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+2010 986 01564

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