Cinematography for Filmmakers

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What this Masterclass is about?

(and why it will dramatically impact your professional career)

...simply about being finally able to light and

master the aesthetics of any possible scenario

Deep dive into the art and science of cinematography (know also as visual pleasure.. ooor visual storytelling).

A course designed exclusively for aspiring Directors of Photography by a professional Director of Photography who was a Filmmaker like you.

Your passport to mastering light, decoding must-know schemes, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of everything a true DP must know.

What will you learn? To make it simple:

What will you learn? Some points:

EVERYTHING to know about Light and ALL the Light emitters available on the market

Crafting images like a professional

Practical ON SET usage of emitters + my favorite light schemes for subjects

Schemes for DAY & NIGHT shots in INTERIORS & EXTERIORS

and MANY more topics!

Get the full view of the course:

Video Content present in the Course (click here)

Defining Light
How do we See
Defining Colors Models
Defining Color Spaces
Difference between Professional VS Consumer Monitors
Tools every Cinematographer needs to have
Apps every Cinematographer needs to have
Using a Reflected & Incident-Light Meter
Defining Type of Lights
The 4 main Light Characteristics
Defining light pureness (CRI)
What is a Light Emitter
The 7 main groups of emitters
Emitter Families
Emitters at work
Cut and modify light
Defining the Intentions
Light Ratios/Contrasts
Inverse Square Law
Reading False Colors
Illuminating subjects
Eye Light
5 things to look at when you’re illuminating for a close-up
The Importance of the Wardrobe Dept. & Set Design
Light for the story/mood
Preparing your light scheme

Illuminating for Interiors [DAY] – Filippo’s top schemes
Illuminating for Exteriors [DAY] – Filippo’s top schemes
Illuminating for Interiors [NIGHT] – Filippo’s top schemes
Illuminating for Exteriors [NIGHT] – Filippo’s top schemes
5 Things to look at when you’re illuminating for a Master

UPDATE JUNE 2024

Light Meters and Spectometers
Know everything about Light Meters (how to use it)
Know everything about Spectometers (how to use it)
The Chromatic Index of our Image (CRI, TLCI, TM-30, SSI)
Using the Mired Shift
Using the CTC
Using the DI (LDI)
Using the DC
Using the LFCT
Study Light via Software
Maintaining continuity on a scene
Create a Look in camera (EXT) with one emitter (or zero)
Create a Look in camera (EXT) with gels
Create a Look in camera (EXT) with filters

€ 199 one time payment

Lifetime access
4K Streamable Training Videos
The complete journey for aspiring DPs

More thatn 500€ of assets included for FREE

1: Therabites of Footage from different cameras

2: Cinematography Designer

3: Cinema & Filmlike LUTs

4: Light Schemes eBook

5: Light Schemes eBook

Also, certification!

As a member of the Cinematography for Filmmakers Mastercalss you’ll get a personal Certification at the end of the course!

And if you're not happy, we give all your money back!

I can’t promise you’ll double your sales or become one of the finest in the industry after taking the Masterclass…

But I can assure you that if you put in the effort, follow the steps, and commit to moving forward, you’ll have all of the tools you need and will feel more confidence in your abilities and in yourself. And if you don’t know who I’m talking about, let me tell you this:

If after a week you feel like this Masterclass still doesn’t fit you, we’ll give you 100% of the money invested back to you! No hard feelings, that’s just to let you understand how confident I am with this.

Know your host

Filippo Cinotti is a DOP and Colorist who operates worldwide on the commercials and film industry.

He started his career as a freeflance FIlmmaker back in 2010. After 3 years in the Industry he worked as a Freeflysystem MOVI Operator for a while, deciding then in 2016 to translate everything he was doing mainly into the image craft in its entirety.

In 2019 decided to take his knowledge and craft two hi-end masterclasses for filmmakers who want to improve their skills.

A Blackmagic Design Certified Trainer...

I am part of the Blackmagic Design Trainers list since August 2020. This achievement is necessary to prove our audience’s true eligibility for what we deliver.

...forming Professionals

Knowledge-Sharing is the Core of Plasma Republic, and we based our content creation on the same baseline.

He also made 2 Masterclasses that gained 2500+ students. Here are some of our favorite Feedback from the community

formed professionals

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After this Masterclass, you'll be able to

Reach your goals

Tired of being just a Filmmaker? This is your opportunity to jump on the professional level and out from competition!

Gain more clients

Crafting a professional image means working with professional crews, clients requests will become the practical organic result.

Master an art

Not just about how to use the tools, but how to Master them! After the Masterclass, lights and schemes will become super easy to understand!

Aware of the Technical Side

On this job, you can’t skip the ‘geek’ side. Without headaches, you’ll learn the ‘must know‘ of light!

Have a proper Methodical Mindset

Being a nerd won’t pay off if you can’t set a methodical mindset; the things that differentiate you from a technician are the things that make the difference.

FAQs

“Why should I pay for this when all the content is on YouTube for free?”

Excellent question! YouTube and Google have thousands of free resources to help you start a professional career, so if you’re strapped for cash, it’s a great place to start!

With this course, you don’t have to sort through all the information on your own. It’s all the steps you need to start & grow, in the right order. So instead of spending your precious time consuming endless free videos, you can focus your attention on implementing the skills you’ll learn to your own channel. I’m also showing you a behind-the-scenes look at my decision-making process when color grading, my workflows, and how I work with my clients (all info you definitely can’t find for free).

“I don’t trust myself to complete the course. How can I guarantee I will action the lessons into practice?”

We know how important accountability is to create a professional career, which is why every student gets access to the Plasmaverse (discord community). Inside, you’ll get to connect with other creators from all over the world who also need an accountability boost. If you’re ever stuck on a module, looking for encouragement, or need a potent shot of motivation to get things done, just pop it in the group!

“Will this help me if I’ve already started my own Career? If I’m not a complete zero?”

I spent a few lessons talking and looking through how to decide what to do with your life. But if you’ve done this, you can go ahead and skip this one. This course will still help you if you want to learn how to come up with being original, find your own style, refine your production workflow, and tons more.

But it probably isn’t for you if you’ve mastered Light, understand how to properly sell yourself, and have a successful pool of clients.

“This sounds cool! But I don’t have time to commit to a course right now.”

No worries! Life can get pretty chaotic, which is why I created this to be a go-at-your-own pace course. You can binge watch all the lessons on the first day, do 1 module a month, or take 3 months if you need! You’ll also have lifetime access to this course, so you can revisit it when you are ready to tackle the course in your own time.

“How do I know this is actually going to work for me?”

If you find you’re not feeling more confident about how to progress with cinematography or satisfied with the course, that’s where the 14 Day Satisfaction Guarantee comes in. Email my team here: info@plasma.film and we’ll give you your money back.

“What gear & tools do I need to make use of this course?”

The best software isn’t the one you have. It’s the one you master. You don’t need to blow money on fancy gadgets and gear to make the most out of this course. All you need is the courage to try new things. I’ll suggest you also good things to purchase during time, but that’s enough for your start.

“Language of the Masterclass?”

The masterclass is in English and Italian

“What do I do if I still have questions?”

Awesome! Send them over to my team at info@plasma.film and we’ll get back to you ASAP.