Most filmmakers are familiar with basic lens specifications: focal length, aperture, zoom/prime… On the other hand, when we talk about coatings, types of glass, diffraction, breathing, and other advanced terms, even experienced cinematographers may become confused. Lens manufacturers make it easy for us to use their tools without much theory required. But the more we learn, the deeper our understanding of optical phenomena is, and the wider our storytelling kit becomes. Ultimately, we can communicate our creative choices much more easily. That’s what Tal Lazar’s new course, “The Art & Science of Lenses” on MZed.com is all about. In this article, we offer you a sneak peek into the first module, which helps to understand light, how it behaves, and why it is an important foundation for using lenses to their full potential. Tal Lazar is a seasoned cinematographer and educator, who combines practical knowledge with his teaching experience at leading film schools (Columbia University, Sundance Institute, and the American Film Institute, to name a few). His new course on MZed.com is a very technical one, yet Tal finds ways to make it entertaining and easy to understand. So, don’t worry if you skipped physics class in high school. You will gain foundational knowledge in this course in no time and will then be able to apply it to lenses. Click here to watch “The Art & Science of Lenses” on MZed. The Art & Science of Lenses – starts with light Lenses are tools that manipulate light. That’s why...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 3 May, 2024