Photographic Imaging 1

Subject guarantor:

Josef PECÁK

Name of lecturer(s):

Josef PECÁK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Students should be acquainted with different methods of light measurement and how to relate the results with respect to the properties of photographed objects to film stock. The aim is to learn different correct ways of exposing photographic materials used in cinematography or still photography.

Mode of study:

Theory lectures are supplemented with practical examples, rich image material and experimental tests.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No prerequisities

Recommended optional programme components:

No

Course contents:

The practice of still-photography and cinematography is becoming more a branch of applied science and less an empirical craft; therefore, it is increasingly necessary to base the practice on a thorough understanding of photographic materials and processes rather than on rule-of-thumb methods. In a sense, the craft has been simplified by advances in the production of more satisfactory new materials and equipment and the development of new and better methods, but the very diversity of these materials and the tremendously increased scope of modern photography and cinematography combine to demand a more thorough knowledge of fundamentals than was formerly necessary.

Recommended or required reading:

Texts/Resources

Resources B and E are recommended for overall data and information

A. Student Filmmaker´s Handbook, Eastman Kodak Company, 1990

B. American Cinematographer Manual, Fifth Ed., Hollywood,

C. IES Lighting Handbook, Reference Volume, Illuminating Engineering Society of NA,

1984

D. Michale J.Langford: Advanced Photography, The Focal Press, 1972

E. W.F.Berg: Exposure - Theory and Practice, The Focal Press, 1968

F. D.J.Corbett: Motion Picture and Television Film, 1968

G. Ralph M.Evans: An Introduction to Color, John Wiley and Sons, 1948

H. R.W.G.Hunt: The Reproduction of Colour, Fountain Press, London, 1967

Readings regarding individual topics

1. Light concept ? F-p.13-20, G-p.22-36, C-p.2.1-2.9

2. Measurement of light quality ? D-p. 87-93, H-p. 131-148

3. Filters ? A- p.71-85, F-p. 33-36

4. Color meters ? practical demonstration

5. Measurement of light intensity ? C-p. 4.1-4.5, F-p. 20-30, 39-40

6. Properties of objects ? F-p. 25-30

8. Relation between object and optical image ? F-p. 157-163

Calibration of photometers ? F-p. 157-163

9. Sensitometry? A-p. 18-30

10. Setting the correct exposure ? practical demonstration

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

No

Assessment methods and criteria:

Central to the course is how well students can apply the material presented in practice, tackle practical problems connected with measurement of light and set the correct exposure. The course grade will be calculated as follows:

-Midterm test 30%

-Final test 30%

-Discussion 30%

-Regular and active participation in classes 10%

Course web page:

Note:

pecakj@famu.cz

Detailed schedule available upon request in FAMU International office.

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 233 Učebna 4 (Lažanský palác) PECÁK J. 09:00–10:35 (přednášková par. 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	09:00–10:35	PECÁK J.	Učebna 4 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:

• Photography EN - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Photography EN - Master (optional subject)
• Erasmus (optional subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Cinematography (optional subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Screenwriting (optional subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Directing (optional subject)