Camera Angles

Course unit code:

304SM

Course unit title:

Camera Angles

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

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:

Kristian HYNEK KRÄMER

Name of lecturer(s):

Kristian HYNEK KRÄMER

Study Objectives:

Based on prior written screenplays, students select size and direction of shooting based on image aesthetics principles.

Mode of delivery:

Presentation of instructor experience, creative activities.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Knowledge of the importance and size of a shot necessary for subsequent editing.

Recommended optional programme components

Course contents:

Exercise content:

A/ Five static figure shots walking/a man on a romantic walk/

B/ Five static figure shots of a pair in conversation. Screenplay:

a/profiles facing one another - semi-whole

b/over the shoulder of A at B

c/detail of A from the viewpoint of B

d/detail of B from the viewpoint of A

e/over the shoulder of B at A, ending statement and walking away.

At the end of individual shots the activity o fthe figures must contain a reson for editing.

C/ Seven to ten static shots of a lyric natural passage. The camera does not move. Movement is only in the shot. Ex: Fall leaves and water, and the like.

D/ Five shots of moderate action of both figures in a flat shot.

Concept of the exercise:

In the composition section the students will devote attention to the selection of appropriate shot size, maintaining the environment unity. Individual sequences must have an apparent creative value.

Study materials:

none

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on the submitted exercise on a DVD or DV cassette.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

Course web page:

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Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Kamera - bakalář (qualification subject - practical seminar)