DATE: 2/6/2027 - 2/27/2027
TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Online
INSTRUCTOR: Tiara Luten
PRICE: STANDARD REGISTRATION: $200 NON MEMBERS – Now until February 6th (Day of first event)
Save $50 if you register by January 18, 2027, 11:59 PM EST with discount code: directorsEYE50
ATLFS Member discounts applied at checkout
The Director’s Eye: Visual Style & Cinematic Language is an advanced directing intensive that explores the aesthetic foundations that define cinematic storytelling. Rather than focusing solely on technical production, this workshop dives into the artistic decisions that shape the emotional and visual identity of a film. Students will examine how directors craft meaning through composition, lighting, color, movement, and rhythm—transforming a script into a visual experience.
Through scene analysis, visual exercises, and collaborative discussions, participants will explore how great filmmakers develop a recognizable visual voice. Topics include cinematic composition, blocking and camera movement, color theory, tone, visual symbolism, and how aesthetic choices influence audience perception. By the end of the intensive, students will gain a deeper understanding of how to direct with intentional visual style and how to translate narrative ideas into compelling images on screen.
Class #1
Cinematic composition and framing
Visual symbolism and storytelling through imagery
Class #2
Color theory and mood in film
Class #3
Camera movement and emotional perspective
Blocking actors within the frame
Class #4
Developing a director’s visual style
*Please note that livestream webinars for this course are held each Saturday from 9 am - 10 m during the month of February, beginning on February 6th.
Refund request must be emailed to boxoffice@atlantafilmsociety.org 7 days prior to the date of event unless specified in the event description.