Cinematography for Directors
the theory of lenses
2 online workshops
1 in person Lab
8 Directors
THE WORKSHOP
Cinematography for Directors Workshop Series Level 1 & 2 are prep workshops for Cinematography for Directors Workshop Series Level 3, an IN PERSON 2 DAY LAB.
THE LAB
Directors will be paired with a professional Cinematographer, a script, camera, and a set of lenses filming the scene that they've crafted in the two previous workshops.
THE FINAL SCENE
Final scenes will be screened in front of a panel of industry professionals and given feedback.
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The Theory of Lenses 101 (Online)
In this foundational workshop taught by Directing and Cinematography mentor Chris Anthony Hamilton, you will learn the art of visual storytelling through lenses.
In this class, you will learn:
the multiple types of lenses there are
what they do
how they can best be applied to your film
In session screenings of popular films will also be dissected in this visual storytelling workshop.
Price: $399
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The Theory of Lenses 102 (Online)
In this continuation workshop of Cinematography for Directors: The Theory of Lenses 101 you will learn the theory of how different lenses and camera movement work in tandem with each other to help communicate your vision and emotionality of the scene you’re trying to direct.
Your final project will be to write a monologue for a character that you have been workshopping to create a shot list, storyboard and photo board using the lens theory and camera movement elements you’ve learned.
Price: $399
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The Theory of Lenses 103 (In Person Lab/Atlanta)
In this final visual storytelling in person lab, you will take the elements that you’ve learned about lenses and camera movement in Cinematography for Directors: The Theory of Lenses 101 & 102 and apply it to a monologued scene that you will DIRECT.
Each Director is paired with professional Cinematographer & Mentor Chris Anthony Hamilton, a scripted monologue, camera, actor, small crew and a set of lenses to create their final vision. Final scenes will be screened at a later date in front of a panel of industry professionals and given feedback.
Class includes: Cinematographer, scripted monologue, camera, actor, small crew and a set of lenses
Price: $1,799
BUY ALL 3
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The Theory of Lenses Class Bundle (Buy all 3) $150 OFF
Get The Theory of Lenses 101, 102 & 103 as an all inclusive workshop series. Bring your character through all stages of pre production to production while filming with a professional crew, actors, and cinematographer/director/mentor Chris Anthony Hamilton. Final scenes will be screened in front of a panel of filmmakers and given feedback.
Class includes: Cinematographer, scripted monologue, camera, actor, small crew and a set of lenses
Price: $2,450
Chris Anthony Hamilton
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Chris is a Director, Writer, Cinematographer and Producer that has worked with many clients around the globe including :
SPIKE LEE, SESAME STREET, BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA, OPRAH, THE WALKING DEAD, VH1, BET, NBC and the list goes on.
Splitting his time between Italy and the US, Chris is passionate about teaching and creating opportunities that foster art and community between artists.