"The Eye Before the Camera" Workshop Explores the Art of Cinematography in Amman
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A specialized workshop in cinematic photography, held on the sidelines of the 11th Jordan International Film Festival, opens up a space to get to know the cinematic image as a tool for creating meaning and conveying emotion, away from treating it as just a camera, lens, and lighting.
The workshop will be held on September 21 and 22, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at the Royal Cultural Center. It is a free workshop aimed at those who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of cinematic photography.
The workshop is presented by Iraqi cinematographer Milad Muwafaq, who has a professional career in the field of image and television production and has participated in works broadcast on Arab and foreign channels, including Rotana, Al-Sharqiya, TRT Turkish, and Al Jazeera, according to the workshop's informational materials.
The workshop starts from the idea that cinematic photography begins with the eye before the camera by asking questions related to how the image is seen, the elements that make an image impactful on the viewer, and how the image can be transformed into a means of translating the director's ideas and conveying emotion.
The workshop also allows participants to experience looking at cinematography from a different angle, by linking visual perception with the creation of the image and meaning, within two days of discussion, experimentation, and application.
The workshop is part of the program accompanying the Jordan International Film Festival, the 11th edition of which is being held in Amman from September 20 to 24, 2026.
