Techniques of Photography 1

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Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the physical fundamentals of photography and demostrate specific tasks. The students will learn how to use the Photography Dept's equipment, including the comparison of images processed analogically and digitally.

Mode of study:

Using examples students are instructed on how to complete assignments for photographing various surfaces using sharpness and lighting with use of the Scheimpflug principle. Students, also, learn to take pictures of geometric objects in a space focusing on differences in lighting ratios from main and supplementary light sources, lighting measurement and managing the object ranges.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

There are no prerequisites or co-requisites needed for enrollment into this course.

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Course contents:

1. Daylight and studio light, different kinds of light, basic principles, possibilities of changing the light character and mastering the light. Advantages of particular systems.

2. Rudiments of exponometry, fotometrical units, different types of measuring instruments ? advantages and ways of measuring and controlling, luminance range of the scene, exponometrical tools, zonal system.

3. Basic kinds of cameras, their construction, advantages and use.

Practical assignment: work with Sinar camera - making 1 print under glass with grey and colour model - demonstration of transferring colours into black and white spectrum, deciding on the right exposure, and demonstration of ways of developing 6x9 cm. (1 enlargement 24x30cm has to be submitted)

4. Theory of displaying, lens´ construction and defects, resolution.

Practical assignment: Extreme limits of school lenses, visual field, basic tests of resolution, 1 photograph of the surface structure of a subject with practical use of Scheimpflug?s condition of developing the film 9x12cm. (1 enlargement 30x40cm has to be submitted)

5. Perspective and focal length, equalization of perpendiculars - restitution, deciding on light range of the scene in a studio.

Practical assignment: making 1 composition of geometrical subjects with different lighting (each surface 1 EV difference) and perspective, using restitution in one picture. (1 picture made with Sinar Camera 18x24 cm)

1 composition of geometrical subjects using roll film 6x9 with no other specified conditions. (1 index print 18x24 cm, 1 enlargement 30x40)

Name of a lecturer: Mgr. Martin Stecker

Contact: 737 725 095, stecker@famu.cz

Consultation: Wednesday 2:50pm - 4:20pm, room 117

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Grading:

Attendance at least 80%.

Fulfillment of all assignments.

Passing the final oral exam.

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