Camera Operations
About This Course
This course explains visual storytelling concepts, techniques to capture complex shots, principles of cinematography, and other factors that impact overall visuals and principles of composition and continuity. Participants will learn about focus requirements and camera positions for various types of cameras, types of specialty camera equipment and accessories, budgetary guidelines of the production and production safety guidelines and protocols.
What You'll Learn
- Assess requirements in visual briefs to determine camera equipment and accessories needed for production
- Facilitate collaboration with production teams to capture shots required for each scene
- Develop detailed shot plans to outline required camera angles, movements, and parameters needed for each scene
- Oversee the set-up and preparation process to ensure alignment to production and technical plans
- Review footage to ensure that shots are framed in a manner that achieves continuity and seamless transition between shots
- Develop alternative plans and solutions to resolve anticipated technical issues that may occur during production
- Adapt parameters, camera techniques, and movements to enhance overall visual effects and outputs
- Provide technical guidance to production teams to capture complex shots that require the use of mounting equipment
Entry Requirements
- Minimum Age: 18
- Academic Requirement: Obtain Pass Grade in GCE N-Level subjects including English (or IELTS overall band score 5 and above or equivalent) and 2 other subjects or equivalent
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may still apply and will be considered based on: At least 1 year working experience in any industry; and/or Oral interview or evaluation test by Singapore Media Academy to determine suitability for the course
- Applicants may be called for interview at the discretion of Singapore Media Academy.