Lighting Seminar 5
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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| 304CLSE5 | exam | 2 | 2 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 32 to 42 hours of self-study | English | winter |
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Department
The subject provides Department of Cinematography
Contents
concepts, strategy, planning of lighting. lighting ratios. 3point lighting. balancing exterior/ interior.
composition.
visual style and look. visual storytelling. visual dramaturgy.
practical exposimetry, use of light meters. light plans and floor plans
cinematographic grammar and language. aspect ratio and lenses. movement of camera vs movement inside frame…
preparation of exercise “Light tonality”
practical exercise:
“Light tonality”
Learning outcomes
Being a key seminar of the second year’s master program, this course is an essential part of the cinematography student’s education.
Prerequisites and other requirements
advanced experience as cinematographers, ability to handle essential filmmaking tasks
Literature
american cinematographer’s manual
Sven Nykvist, “Reverence for the light” 1997
D. Schaefer and L. Salvato, “Masters of light” 1984
F. Truffaut, “le cinema selon Hitchcock” 1966
K. Malkiewicz, “film lighting” 1986
D. Samuelson, “motion picture, camera and lighting equipment” 1980
Evaluation methods and criteria
Active participation in the workshop, presence, punctuality, quality of practical exercises are prerequisites for granting the evaluation.
Note
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Schedule for winter semester 2024/2025:
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| Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
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| Tue | 10:40–12:15 | Klaus FUXJÄGER | Room No. 230 Lažanský palác |
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Schedule for summer semester 2024/2025:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Cinematography_3_2021 (Required subjects)