The educational program is based on a precise ratio of theory and practice, crucial for learning the profession.
The program includes lectures, workshops, practical assignments and the hands-on production process itself.
From the first days of training, students are involved in a variety of practical work. The best masters and remarkable professionals of the Russian film industry are involved in teaching the craft of cinematography. Besides, students of the laboratory interact with directors, screenwriters, and editors. These collaborations allow them to successfully convey the most complex ideas, both conceptually and visually.
A good cinematographer has to be a skilled photographer as well since they are masters of drawing with light, artists of the XXI century. The photography course allows students to familiarize themselves with various techniques, secrets, and devices, learn to work with lighting equipment and other tools necessary to implement their most daring ideas and get the best results. Lectures about painting, photography, literature, and visual arts expand the future cinematographers’ horizons. It is impossible to develop a unique artistic vision without being broadly educated. General knowledge forms the ability to see, understand, and feel.
What are the key pillars of cinematography?
Light, Angle, Color.
Light, angle, and color can be "lively" or "dull". Well-Placed delicate lighting is not necessarily lively. On the contrary, doing it all right is often what makes shot inanimate. Just as there are lifeless well-built compositions and intricate angles. Each of those individual aspects can ruin the movie. There are operators-"murderers", there are artists-"murderers", there are directors- "murderers". At MNCS, we pay a lot of attention to all the elements and materials that make up the film. The school teaches to be aware of the light, color, angles, composition, to learn their secrets, laws, and alchemy.