The Basic Principles of Camera Work
- Course unit code:
- 301ZKP
- Course unit title:
- The Basic Principles of Camera Work
- Mode of delivery:
- zápočet
- Range:
- 2/T
- Type of course unit:
- compulsory subject
- Level of course unit:
- Year of study
- 1st year
- Semester when the course unit is delivered
- letní
- Number of ECTS credits allocated:
- 1
- Garant předmětu:
- Jiří MYSLÍK
- Name of lecturer(s):
- Jiří MYSLÍK
- Study Objectives:
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The aim of the course is to introduce expression tools, construction and composition of the cinematic image and its use.
- Mode of delivery:
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Classes, contact instruction, practical demonstrations.
- Prerequisites and co-requisites:
- Recommended optional programme components
- Course contents:
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Curriculum:
I. Cinematography as an information system - comparison of cinematography with literature
II. The cinematic image
1. Expressive, constuctive elements, content, significance, composition. Construction processes, composition processes, expression processes.
2. Expressive tools of the cinematic image
2.1. Image composition - linear, flat, space treatment, image format
2.2. Movement - internal and external movement, movement character and speed, technical tools for camera movement
2.3. Light - technical and visual lighting, light tonality of an image, lighting construction, styles and lighting
2.4. Color - perception of color, color arrangement, color contrast, color composition
III. The videocamera - introduction to the use, setting, exposure issues, movement
IV. Practical shooting organization
V. Exercise assignment, screenwriter consultations
VI. Analysis of shooting material and resultant editing.
- Study materials:
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Adler, Myslík. ABCD...Film a video. 2006. ISBN 80-232-8241-9
Anton Wilson´s. Cinema Workshop /Hollywood 1983/. ISBN 0-935578-08-0
Šmok Ján. Úvod do teorie skladby kinematografického obrazu. Praha 1972
- Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Assessment methods and criteria
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Credits are awarded based on participation and activity in instruction and completion of the exercise preparations.
- Language of instruction:
- Czech
- Work placement(s):
- Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.
- Course web page:
- není
- Note:
- Schedule for winter semester 2010/2011:
- The schedule has not yet been prepared
- Schedule for summer semester 2010/2011:
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06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon Tue Fri Thu Fri - The subject is a part of the following study plans:
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- Scenáristika a dramaturgie - bakalář (qualification subject)