MAHMOUD LOTFY

CINEMATOGRAPHY
In Riyadh
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IN THIS WORKSHOP

The workshop focuses on creative and technical challenges in cinematography. It will explore shooting locations, preparing the appropriate equipment for the required scene, and solving difficult lighting situations to achieve the desired visual aesthetics. The main goal of the training is to develop filmmakers’
understanding of lighting to enhance the image and create depth within it to support the story, addressing questions like: “When?”, “How?”, and “Which options are more practical?”

Theoretical Sessions

  • 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.

Practical Sessions

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.
  • Equipments:
  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
  • Accessories:
    • lighting stands
    • Gel filters in various colors
    • 2 x 1kW dimmers
    • Softboxes and frames (1m x 1m)
    • boom arms

MAHMOUD LOTFY WORKS

Students' experience and studies

“Films produced by the students of the Cinematography workshop immediately after the sessions, as Arab Film School offers its outstanding students in Cinematography the opportunity to work on projects produced by the school.”

Videos from inside the workshop and collaboration between cinematography workshop students and film making workshop students

MORE DETAILS

  • Duration

    10 sessions in total

    Theoretical sessions: 2 sessions, 3 hours per session
    Practical sessions: 8  sessions, 6 hours per session

    Total working hours: 54 hours

  • Dates and times:

    Theoretical Sessions:

    • Sat. May. 10th, 2025 at 7:00PM and until 10:00PM
    • Sun. May. 11th, 2025 at 7:00PM and until 10:00PM

    Practical Sessions (Studio):

    • Wed. May. 14th, 2025 at 7:00PM and until midnight
    • Thu. May. 15th, 2025 at 6:00PM and until midnight
    • Sat. May. 17th, 2025 at 6:00PM and until midnight
    • Sun. May. 18th, 2025 at 6:00PM and until midnight
    • Wed. May. 21th, 2025 at 6:00PM and until midnight
    • Thu. May. 22th, 2025 at 6:00PM and until midnight
    • Sat. May. 24th, 2025 at 6:00PM and until midnight
    • Sun. May. 25th, 2025 at 6:00PM and until midnight

  • Venue

    Riyadh

  • Fees

    8,500 SAR

  • 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

    • Participants will receive a full refundIf they cancel their reservation before April 15.
    • From April 15 to April 30, participants are eligible for a 50% refund of the total price.
    • After April 30, refunds will no longer be available.

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