Cinematographer´s Influence

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Subject guarantor:

Michael GAHUT

Name of lecturer(s):

Michael GAHUT

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Course learning objectives:

To learn and understand:

-Basic exponometric (photometric) methods

-Advantages and disadvantages of various methods in movie making

-What is the „correct exposure“ and exposure latitude from a technical as well as an aesthetical point of view

-Limitations and differences of decided methods. Phenomena in TV technology

-Methods of exposure control

-Different postproduction technologies (printing, telecine, transfer)

-Possibilities in the technical processes. The craft?s potential elevation to an aesthetic art form

Mode of study:

lecture, screening, discussion

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No

Recommended optional programme components:

No

Course contents:

This course explores the cinematographer?s craft in the fields of exponometry, processing and other postproduction technologies. Over the course of the semester we will analyze the various exponometric (photometric) methods and their effectiveness in changing the aesthetics of the cinematographic image. The format of this course is lecture/seminar; students will receive courses in theory in addition to practical assignments.

Recommended or required reading:

The essential reference guide for filmmakers - Kodak publication, Code H 845

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

No

Assessment methods and criteria:

Assessment:

Grades will be based on a final examination that focuses on a student?s ability to solve practical assignments.

Course web page:

Note:

No

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

	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	místnost 241 Učebna 3 (Lažanský palác) GAHUT M. 19:00–20:35 (přednášková par. 1)
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	19:00–20:35	GAHUT M.	Učebna 3 Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

	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
Wed	místnost 207 Učebna 2 (Lažanský palác) GAHUT M. 18:10–19:45 (přednášková par. 1)
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Wed	18:10–19:45	GAHUT M.	Učebna 2 Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

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 - Screenwriting-2014 (optional subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Directing (optional subject)