Studio Lighting Exercise 4

Not scheduled

Subject guarantor:

Klaus FUXJÄGER

Name of lecturer(s):

Klaus FUXJÄGER, Ervín SANDERS

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

lighting in a film studio showing intentional lighting solutions, with an emphasis on emotional impact.

Mode of study:

seminar, workshop

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

advanced experience as cinematographers, ability to handle more complex filmmaking tasks.

Mastering to analyze the scenic luminance with a spotmetre.

Course contents:

“light tonality” - 35mm colour film in studio

creating atmospheres and moods through lighting;

scenic lighting to achieve emotional impact of a chosen concept

light situations are derived from real, existing ones in interiors, being confronted with a simulated light situation in an exterior

simple studio set with window and backdrop

Each student shoots individually for one day.

Recommended or required reading:

american cinematographer’s manual

Sven Nykvist, “Reverence for the light” 1997

D. Schaefer and L. Salvato, “Masters of light” 1984

F. Truffaut, “le cinema selon Hitchcock” 1966

K. Malkiewicz, “film lighting” 1986

D. Samuelson, “motion picture, camera and lighting equipment” 1980

Assessment methods and criteria:

Seminar and workshop presence, participation, punctuality

Quality of practical exercise

Course web page:

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Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Cinematography (qualification subject - practical seminar)