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“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

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

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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

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