Cinematographers can drench the entire world in sadness, leave characters in a haze of confusion and even show us the manic feelings of a first love. Cinematography isn’t just about understanding the techniques of lighting or effectively using the lens, but the art of how to craft the image within the frame.  Designed for both directing and cinematography students, the FilmSkills Cinematography Technique Class helps you teach cinematic techniques including the details of the frame such as the actors’ eye lines, shot types, and composition.

In addition to the lessons, this class also contains a number of other resources, including:

• Hundreds of test questions - Simply use the FilmSkills Test Manager to mix and match questions from each lesson to create unlimited, fully-customizable tests.
   
• Projects and Exercises - Choose from nearly a dozen projects that can be assigned, submitted, and graded... all inside FilmSkills.
   
• Downloads and Web Links - Many lessons contain a wealth of samples, downloadable files, and examples students can apply to their own projects.

In addition, this FilmSkills Class includes a suite of classroom management tools, including:

• Integrated Class Calendar – Sync classroom events, lessons, tests, and projects with all the students in this class.
   
• Discussion Forums – Create group discussions, direct message individual students in this class, and post announcements to the entire class.
   
• Upload your own files and weblinks – Customize this class with your own materials and web links.
   
• Track student progress  – Built in video tracking lets you see who is watching the videos, and who isn't.
   
• Class and Student GradeBooks – Track student attendance and participation, test and project results, and add external grades with ease.

The FilmSkills Framing and Composition Class is an engaging, video-based series that fully replaces the textbook by engaging students with expert advice and interactivity.