“AOD HAS BEEN THE BEST INVESTMENT I’ve Made in my Career as a filmmaker”– Karina
The Cinematic eye will teach you…
+ How to fully shape, control and elevate your lighting whether it’s using 1 light or a full professional lighting truck.
+ How to enhance your cinematic style and aesthetic, by getting the most out of your gear.
+ The complete foundations of good cinematography, both technical, theory and post production color.
+ How to get the best documentary footage, no matter the scenario or gear
AOD HAS STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS
What’s included in The Cinematic Eye
60+ videos
(lifetime access 12+ hours)
Savings on
gear & software
($600+ in savings)
Cash prize
contests
(throughout the year $1000)
VIP Facebook Group
(lifetime access)
Group teaching calls
(monthly group zoom teaching from Mark & Mike)
Guest Instructors
Hosted by Mark & Mike, with an incredible list of Guest DPs/Instructors
Adam Madrzyk - Cinematographer
Chris Romeike - Cinematographer
Derek Lamoureux - Director + Producer
Kofi Yeboah - Cinematographer + Youtuber
Maya Bankovic - Cinematographer
Nik Pilecki - Cinematographer
COURSE OUTLINE
SECTION ONE
THEORY & OVERVIEW
- INTRO TO CINEMATIC EYE
- CAMERA MOVEMENTS: GLOSSARY
- CINEMATIC GENRES: GLOSSARY
- DEFINING YOUR STYLE
- SHOT SIZE: GLOSSARY
- EXPOSURE & IRE BREAKDOWN
- QUALITY OF LIGHT: BREAKDOWN
Section Two
CAREER ADVICE
- COMMON MISTAKES OF A CINEMATOGRAPHER
- CAREER ADVICE FOR WOMEN
- HOW TO GET HIRED AS A DP
- DEMO REEL TIPS & REVIEW
Section Three
GEAR
- MINIMAL DOCUMENTARY SETUP
- HANDHELD CAMERA SETUPS
- RIGGING OUT YOUR CAMERA GEAR
- IN CAMERA DIFUSSION FILTERS
- CAMERA RIG BREAKDOWNS
Section Four
SHOOTING FOUNDATIONS
- CAMERA OPERATING FOUNDATIONS
- SPORTS CINEMATOGRAPHY TIPS
- B-ROLL FOUNDATION: ON SET
- TWO CAMERA INTERVIEWS
- THE COUNTER SHOT
Section Five
LOCATION SCOUTING & PRE-PRO
- LOCATION SCOUTING TIPS
- LOCATION SCOUTING TOOLS
- LOCATION SCOUTING BTS
- LOCATION SCOUTING VARIETIES
- TREATMENT & SHOTLISTS
- HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SHOTS
- SCOUTING FOR AN INTERVIEW
Section Six
SCENE BREAKDOWNS
- LOW BUDGET DOCUMENTARY BREAKDOWN
- VERITE SCENE BREAKDOWN: SEAL HUNT
- STYLIZED SCENE BREAKDOWN: ASD BAND MOVIE
- REAL TIME SCENE BREAKDOWN: GIANTS OF AFRICA SPEACH
- CINEMATIC MONTAGE BREAKDOWN: GIANTS OF AFRICA
- FITNESS SHOOT BREAKDOWN
- COMMERCIAL BREAKDOWN: NEWKID
Section Seven
ADVANCED CINEMATIC THEORY
- CHOOSING A CINEMATOGRAPHY STYLE
- SPORTS CINEMATOGRAPHY TIPS
- CINEMATIC STYLES FOR DOCUMENTARY
- HIGH END CINEMATOGRAPHY APPROACH
- APPROACHING CINEMATIC EXPOSURE
Section Eight
LIGHTING FOUNDATIONS
- SINGLE LIGHT BREAKDOWN: SPORTS SHOOT
- AT HOME SIMPLE LIGHTING SETUP
- QUICK & MINIMAL COMMERCIAL LIGHTING
- AVAILABLE LIGHT ONLY INTERVIEW TIPS
- SHOOTING AT MAGIC HOUR
- SHAPING LIGHT
- SINGLE LIGHT INTERVIEW SETUP
- HIDING IDENTITIES IN INTERVIEWS
- PERFECTING SKIN TONES: ON SET
- SHOOTING OUTDOORS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Section Nine
LIGHTING & CINEMATOGRAPHY ADVANCED
- LIGHTING MEDIUM BUDGET INTERVIEWS
- HIGH BUDGET INTERVIEW LIGHITNG PT1
- HIGH BUDGET INTERVIEW LIGHTING PT2
- RGB LIGHTING
- HIGH END LIGHTING SETUPS
- LIGHTING & COMMERCIAL SHOOTING PT1
- LIGHTING & COMMERCIAL SHOOTING PT2
- LIGHTING DAY FOR NIGHT
- PRODUCT & TABLE TOP CINEMATOGRAPHY
- MULTICAM SHOOTING
Section Ten
COLOR FOUNDATIONS
- COLOR CORRECTING FOUNDATIONS
- USING LUTS
- CORRECTING SKIN TONES
What are people Saying
“AOD helped me unlock stored up potential I didn’t know I had.”
–Harry
“This course leveled up my filmmaking in ways I thought were impossible”
– Rhett
“AOD is hands down the best investment, I am way more confident and focused as a filmmaker.”
– Mateen
Member
Testimonials
Hear from some of the filmmakers in the AOD Community
Member Testimonials
Hear from some of the filmmakers in the AOD Community
Members Work
Our students award winning films are getting into film festivals and even securing broadcast deals. Check out some of their incredible work.
What is the AOD FAcebook Community.
A unique, diverse group of thousands of filmmakers spurring you on, giving you encouragement and feedback on your projects.
This is an opportunity to connect with filmmakers from your region as well as respond to job and work postings.
What is the AOD FAcebook Community.
A unique, diverse group of thousands of filmmakers spurring you on, giving you encouragement and feedback on your projects.
This is an opportunity to connect with filmmakers from your region as well as respond to job and work postings.
Maximize the value OF WHAT’S ON YOUR HARD
DRIVE AND TURN YOUR FOOTAGE INTO A FILM WITH THE STEP-BY-STEP SYSTEM WE WISH WE HAD WHEN WE STARTED OUR FILMMAKING CAREER
