Modern Cameraman Methods

Subject guarantor:

Vladimír SMUTNÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Vladimír SMUTNÝ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Introduction to cinematic wide-screen systems used. The development of screen size, a historical overview. Introduction to 3D film shooting issues.

Mode of study:

Presentation of instructor knowledge, film screenings and analyses.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

A talent for the perception of the wide-screen format. Respect for the current cinemascope optical systems in relationship to various composition types.

Recommended optional programme components:

Course contents:

1. The development in film screen dimensions, film strips and film shutters. A historical overview. Creative issues of the wide-screen image in general. Compatibility with the TV screen.

2. Modern methods of wide-screen cinematography, a systems overview:

a) Height pane reducing systems on 35mm film.

b) Systems employing anamorphism in recording and projecting.

c) Systems horizontally shifting the film strip in recording, and with anamorphism

d) Use of film wider than the standard 35mm, and with anamorphic equipment.

e) Systems employing several concurrent film formats.

3. Screening wide-screen films, audience participation principles, correct perspective, the role of Stereophonics.

4. Increased screen size, distinguishing characteristics of materials, conture sharpness and it reduction. Techniscope.

5. Anamorphic systems, various levels of coefficient anamorphism, the Cinemascope system, recording equipment, shooting characteristics.

6. Stereoscopic film history

7. Modern 3D technology principles

8. A survey of 3D rigs

9. The role of the stereographer

Recommended or required reading:

Wide screen and new systems

Film technology documentation

Technirama system

New hand cameras Tood-AO 65mm

Technirama

Marek Jícha: Imax/Omnimax

Optical conditions of wide-angle films

American Cinematographer Manual

Berard Mendiburu: 3D Movie Making

Information on the internet:

* Panavisionwww.panavision.co.uk

* Hawkwww.vantage-film.comscre

* Wide screen museumwww.widescreenmuseum.com

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Assessment methods and criteria:

Active participation in the course, presentation of the course work.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Kamera - magistr (qualification subject)