The Basic Principles of Camera Work

Subject guarantor:

Jiří MYSLÍK

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří MYSLÍK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

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

Mode of study:

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.

Recommended or required reading:

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.

Course web page:

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Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

	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

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	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)