The language of Cinematography
The language of Cinematography

The language of Cinematography

Learn to see, collaborate and create moving images

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Cinematography for Directors, Producers and Screenwriters

Learn to identify, extract and visually deliver the core of a narrative scene

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The language of lighting

Learn how to design lighting for a scene and collaborate with lighting designers

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The Art & Science of Lenses

The most comprehensive technical workshop on lenses for image makers

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Live Masterclass

Free for Latent Images members. Extend your knowledge and practice the methods learned.

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Over a decade with the Best Film Schools

Workshops, Masterclasses and Lectures designed and taught for some of the best film schools in the world

Stephen Lighthill, ASC
Sandra Valde, ASC
Lorena R. Valencia
Hazel McKibbin
Ed Wu
Flora Lennihan
Hana Kitasei
Carolina Costa, AMC
Jakari Lister
Ayoub El Jamal
Gareth Cox
Daniella Nowitz
Prabhat Gurung
Stephen Lighthill, ASC

"There is no better person to teach the mission of cinematographers to their collaborators"

ASC President & Discipline Head: Cinematography, AFI Conservatory

Sandra Valde, ASC

"If you are looking to understand cinematography from both a technical and creative perspectives, Tal Lazar is the type of instructor you want"

Cinematographer & Senior Lecturer, AFI Conservatory

Lorena R. Valencia

"Now I feel confident expressing my vision. It changed the way I see cinematography as a director"

Producer, Writer & Director CCNY Graduate Film Program Alumna

Hazel McKibbin

"Tal bridges the gap between the practical and creative sides of cinematography, making lessons both informative and inspiring"

Writer & Director Columbia University Graduate School Alumna

Ed Wu

"My education as a cinematographer would not have been developed as quickly and as thoroughly as it did without taking his class at AFI"

Cinematographer, The AFI Conservatory Alumnus

Flora Lennihan

"Tal makes any topic easy to understand with his well-paced and succinct teaching style. There is no one whose expertise I trust more"

Writer & Director CCNY Undergraduate Film Program Alumna

Hana Kitasei

"Tal is a true rarity. He is deeply and broadly knowledgeable, while also being able to translate that knowledge into language a student can understand"

Cinematographer, AFI Alumna Senior Lecturer, AFI Conservatory Lecturer, Berklee Online

Carolina Costa, AMC

"Tal's classes are fundamental for the needed communication between the cinematographer and production"

Director & Cinematographer The AFI Conservatory Alumna

Jakari Lister

"Tal opened up my understanding of visual storytelling, which even improved my screenwriting!"

Writer & Director CCNY Graduate Film Program Alumnus

Ayoub El Jamal

"I signed up to Tal's class hoping to become a better cinematographer, but I walked out a better writer and overall filmmaker"

Director & Cinematographer CCNY Graduate Film Program Alumnus

Gareth Cox

"Tal makes the building blocks of cinematography digestible. I am forever thankful for the instrumental knowledge he gave us”

Cinematographer The AFI Conservatory Alumnus

Daniella Nowitz

"Tal's technical prowess mixed with an understanding of the artistry makes him truly unique. I believe he gave me many of the tools which make me the cinematographer I am today"

Cinematographer The AFI Conservatory Alumna

Prabhat Gurung

"Tal taught me the most important lesson as a cinematographer: base every decision on one thing.

The story."

Writer & Director CCNY Graduate Film Program Alumnus