The Basic Principles of Camera Work

Course unit code:

301ZKP

Course unit title:

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:

Garant předmětu:

Jiří MYSLÍK

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří MYSLÍK

Study Objectives:

The aim of the course is to introduce expression tools, construction and composition of the cinematic image and its use.

Mode of delivery:

Classes, contact instruction, practical demonstrations.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Recommended optional programme components

Course contents:

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:

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

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 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

	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	místnost 225 Učebna B KK (Lažanský palác) MYSLÍK J. 13:10–14:45 (přednášková par. 1)
Fri

Datum	Den	Čas	Tutor	Místo	Notes	Č. paralelky
	Thu	13:10–14:45	MYSLÍK J.	Učebna B KK Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Scenáristika a dramaturgie - bakalář (qualification subject)