Intro to Cinematography with Chelsea Innes

An introductory workshop on the role of the cinematographer in film.

About this Event

This workshop is designed to give participants a balanced understanding of the elements involved in recording moving images for film. Participants will learn exposure theory, basic lighting, and a brief overview of the equipment and tools used to create compelling imagery.

Chelsea Innes (They/Them) is a multi-talented queer filmmaker of colour, working as a Producer and Director of Photography on Canadian indie features, shorts and music videos. Their practice is currently based in both Toronto and Halifax, Canada.

They have worked their way up to the position of DoP through years of work the Lighting department alway understanding how it related to Camera. Innes understands the storytelling power that cameras hold, especially the responsibility involved for those who work behind one with an active goal to de-gender and subvert the male gaze that has, for so long, gripped cinematography. Some of their wor