I thought about registering for a cinematography class this semester, but I didn't have time. I'm really interested in film.
It is a fascinating subject - it can be used in so many diverse fields, such as science, as well as for entertainment.
I had no idea it was used scientifically. How is it used in science?
Well, it can be used in science to film procedures or create images of plant life to study later on. It can also be used as a teaching tool in business.
That's very interesting. When did people start using cinematography?
Not sure when the term was first used, but it comes from two Greek words: "kinema" which means movement; and "graphein" which means to record. Together they mean "recording motion".
How literal haha. Can you give me an idea of how it works?
Simply put, a lens repeatedly focus light from objects onto a surface inside the camera, creating many images.
And those images come together to create a movie?
Basically. The images are played back very, very quickly and projected onto a screen, making it look as if they are moving. Clever, huh?!