Basics of Working with a Camera 2

Subject guarantor:

Jiří MYSLÍK

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří MYSLÍK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Development of practical skills and theory knowledge necessary for completing the practical exercise.

Mode of study:

Presentation, contact instruction, demonstration.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of the course „Fundamental Camera practice 1.“

Recommended optional programme components:

Course contents:

This course is directly linked to „Fundamental Camera Practice 1“ and continues to develop the cameraman's practical skills, particularly in working with video technology. The instruction is a combination of an illustration with a visual presentation and manners of completion of practical tasks. An integral part is the practical exercise „The Charles Bridge.“

1-4 Film camera assessories

Camera stands, movement equipment, compendium, special optical, fly-leaf, other drives.

5-6 Camera care and maintenance

Film camera defects, sample tests for judging optical image quality and jitter.

Camera maintenance during shooting.

8-12 Various camera recording methods

Recording at standard frequencies - static shooting, panorama, various camera movement.

Recording higher and lower frequencies.

Recording with sound, synchronicity, asynchronicity, playback.

Simple camera effects.

13-18 Videocamera

The particulars of electronic cinematography, service and setting television camera, special assessories.

19-26 Assignment and analysis of the Charles Bridge exercise

Theme, image treatment explanation, analysis of raw material, screening and evaluation after editing, discussion

Lecturer: Doc. Mgr.Jiří Myslík

Contact: email: jiri.myslik@famu.cz

Recommended or required reading:

Written material for topic will be given to each student during the course (tables, nomograms, texts).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Classes supplemented by examples. Part of the work is at ARRI Rental and Panavision Rental.

Assessment methods and criteria:

During the semester class attendance and completion of work practice experience at ARRI Rental and PANAVISION Rental are required. The exam is comprised of theory (50%) and practical application knowledge sections in exponometry and senzitometry (50%).

Course web page:

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	místnost 225 Učebna B KK (Lažanský palác) MYSLÍK J. 10:40–12:15 (paralelka 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	10:40–12:15	MYSLÍK J.	Učebna B KK Lažanský palác		paralelka 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Kamera - bakalář (qualification subject)