Special Effects 2

Subject guarantor:

Antonín WEISER

Name of lecturer(s):

Antonín WEISER

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Introduction to and instruction in classical film effects, prepared directly on the original negative. Fundamentals of digital image post-production.

Mode of study:

Přednáška formou prezentace, obrazový doprovod,ukázky z tvorby klasických filmových triků prováděných v kameře a duplikačními technologiemi i v digitální postprodukci. Analýza ukázek s podrobným rozborem. Projekce trikových pasáží,vše za přítomnosti autora většiny těchto ukázek.Diskuse s posluchači o jejich projektech.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

General knowledge of shooting the film image, recording with a film camera, optics, negative raw material (film stock), lab processes, image editing, knowledge of camera, optical, frequency and copying tricks.

Recommended optional programme components:

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Course contents:

1. Digital equipment and procedures, basic introduction

1.1.1. Silicon Graphics, Discreet Logic,

1.1.2. Introduction to technical standards, formats and resolutions used.

2. 2D graphics and 2D animation, basic practice

2.1.1. Image color correction, fundamental practice

2.1.2. Digital keying, fundamental practice

2.1.3. Other equipment used in digital image postproduction

3. 3D graphics and 3D animation, fundamental practice.

Preparations of effects projects: artistic proposals, storyboards, animation visualization

Overview and function of the main professions in modern VFX post-production.

Recommended or required reading:

Linwood G. Dunn + George E.Turner , „The ASC Treasury of Visual Effects“, Vydavatel: ASC Holding company 1993

L.B. Abbott , „Special Effects- Wire Tape and RubberBand Style“, Vydavatel: ASC press 1984

Raymond Fielding, „The Technique of Special Effects Cinematography“, Vydavatel: Focal press London 1984

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lecture

Assessment methods and criteria:

Kredity jsou uděleny na základě aktivní účasti na přednáškách,klasifikovaný zápočet probíhá individuálně, formou pohovoru,otázky z tématu, vysvětlení postupů na konkrétních příkladech.

Potvrzení znalostí a orientace v oboru.

Course web page:

Note:

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Further information:

This course is an elective for all students of this school

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer 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 220 Barevná laboratoř KK (Lažanský palác) WEISER A. 10:40–12:15 (přednášková par. 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	10:40–12:15	WEISER A.	Barevná laboratoř KK Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Animation - Master (optional subject)
• Documentary Film - Master (optional subject)
• Documentary Film - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Animation - Master (optional subject)
• Scriptwriting and Dramaturgy - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Scriptwriting and Dramaturgy - Master (optional subject)
• Film Directing - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Film Directing - Master (optional subject)
• Cinematography - Bachelor (qualification subject, optional subject)
• Cinematography - Master (optional subject)
• Production - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Production - Master (optional subject)
• Audiovisual Studies - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Editing - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Editing - Master (optional subject)
• Sound Design - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Sound Design - Master (optional subject)
• Photography CZ - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Photography CZ - Master (optional subject)
• Audiovisual Studies - Master (optional subject)
• Restoring of Photogrphy (optional subject)