I had begun to think about coverage and découpage before I began this studio, but it would always have to be something that really felt self-educated. I searched the internet and commentaries for scraps of directors talking about why they selected this particular shot and what effect they hoped that shot would have on the audience, but it always felt…
AYU MOKOGINTA
A recent quote from one of the recent readings by Roger Leenhardt said, “You can be moved by a great film without knowing anything special about cinema. But then a specific kind of beauty escapes you.” and that was exactly how I felt the first week of this studio. This studio has given me the opportunity to explore a side…
BRIGID COOLEY
I’d like to commence this blog post by stating how sad I will be for this studio to be over, and how greatly it has exceeded my expectations. I would also like to thank Robin for being the best studio leader you could hope for and for his dedication and enthusiasm for sharing his passion for découpage with us and…
EMBUN TANAREN
This semester has been a truly eye-opening experience to my studies. Not only did I learn so much about the filmmaking craft and camera coverage but also gained an enormous amount of respect for those who dedicate their time to film production. Before this class, I only had a brief idea of what the filmmaking processes were like. I thought…
ISAAC BEATH
The Scene In Cinema is not what I expected it to be, and that’s a good thing. Upon reading the description of The Scene In Cinema, I thought: “Oh, sick. They’ll teach me how to be a cinematographer.” My idea of the class before our first lesson was that it would be a matter of learning the formula to effective, evocative cinematography. I was not…
JESSLYN CHEN
In general, throughout the whole semester studio experience, the hands on work engagement easily gain so much of my attention and concentration. The execution techniques were critically engaged as mainly through one on one precise teaching. Many topics, both theoretical and practical were incorporated throughout the semester such as 3-4 shots, blocking, crossing the line, depth of field, shot-reverse-shot and…
JOHN MAGALLANES
By the end of the studio, I have gained the knowledge of camera coverage and the understanding of decoupage. The inclusion of theory in a predominantly practical studio resulted in an enjoyable and informative experience. Comparing the work of other famous filmmakers and the way they conveyed meaning through the camera became an inspiration for the whole class to experiment…
JONAH AHEARN
The Scene in Cinema has been my favorite part of the media course thus far by a considerable margin. I’ve met some great people and the class as a whole has bonded really well. This is entirely thanks to the fantastic work of Robin, through his unparalleled commitment and passion towards the course which makes the environment such an enjoyable place…
KHANG NGUYEN
When I found that I was sorted into The Scene in Cinema for this semester, part of me was very excited but also anxious at the same time. I didn’t know anything about cinematography at all as well as not filming anything from a camera such as the EX3 that I later would encounter almost every class. But then, this means that…
LILI CALLISTO
I cannot believe this studio is over, it felt like we’ve only just gotten to know each other! I would do it all over again just to absorb all those little things that I didn’t have enough time to write down. Never before have I been given the freedom to dictate my own learning like this studio. An exciting prospect…