The Film Image 1

Subject guarantor:

Jiří MACÁK

Name of lecturer(s):

Miloslav HOLMAN, Jiří MACÁK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

acquisition of fundamental knowledge in film image theory issues and its practical implementation.

Mode of study:

Lectures introducing the basics of film image creation - with procedures and the tools of creation. Topic samples, group discussions. Assignment of cca. 6 tests. Photo exercise with analysis.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Knowledge demonstrated by the entrance exam and knowledge acquired in other courses.

Recommended optional programme components:

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Course contents:

A whole year course which presents students the basic issues of the phenomenon of the film image and its practical implementation. This basic knowledge prepares the students for their first creative expression using a film image in cameraman training. The main content of the course is the theory and creative viewpoints as to the psychological effect of the film image, expression medium and processes used in the cameraman's creative practice in creating the film image. Furthermore the students acquire an overview of the idea of film image expression in relationship to the dramaturgical structure of the film, the compositional form. Basic means and technical processes are explained which are used in implementing the film image. These are areas of image composition, tonality, lighting, image style unity, shot size, image dynamics, subjective camera and the like. As well the basic technical consciousness of the influence of exposure, frequency, film format and use of instrumental techniques. Also discussed is the necessary knowledge regarding collaboration with othre film professions, creation of the technical screenplay, rights and obligations of the cameraman and his assistants. The final important area is instruction in the mutual spatial relationships of objects in the composition of a film shot. Screenings of film procedures regarding the discussed topics are used for instruction.

Recommended or required reading:

Sven Nykvist: Úcta ke světlu

Film a filmová technika - SNTL 1974

L. Baran: Zázraky filmového obrazu

J. Kališ: Filmové dramatické formy II

Cinematographer manual

Američan Cinematographer

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lectures and exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

A good bearing in the issues of the covered topics, demonstration in exercises (photo exercises related to instruction topics). Also, alacrity in the tests and attendance and participation in lectures.

Course web page:

Note:

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Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

	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 230 Sborovna KK (Lažanský palác) MACÁK J. 13:10–14:45 (přednášková par. 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	13:10–14:45	MACÁK J.	Sborovna KK Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Cinematography - Bachelor (qualification subject)