Introductory TV Exercise

Not scheduled

Subject guarantor:

Jiří MYSLÍK

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří MYSLÍK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Mastery of basic routines in controlling a television camera, understanding of cameraman teamwork in the creation of image composition.

Mode of study:

Completion of the television exercise in the FAMU Studio. Simple set design and narrative, recorded with three cameras.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Fundamental knowledge of directional and editing principles, ability to compose and image.

Course contents:

This exercise is scheduled in two cycles whose content is as follows:

1st cycle:

Introduction of students to the individual control elements of the camera/viewfinder - setting the brightness and contrast, focussing and zoom, stative heads and their adjustment, etc. / Assisting with one camera, principles. Image composition with moving characters in various shooting sizes at a constant camera distance. Zooming on a static object, quick-slow incursion, composition, guiding the character by zooming. Adding function with the right hand - sharpening the image, over-sharpening in wide and close shots. Combination of controlling sharpness and zooming on a static object, and then aon a moving figure.

Students' shots of the take-clapper - grading.

Working with a hand camera, with a camera set, on a dolly.

Presentation by Mr. Řehak over potential image direction, prinicples of setting up the camera, possible image correction, effects, opportunities for the cameraman in the finishing process.

2nd cycle:

Completion of a simple screenplay/without sound/ with three cameras according to a priorly written simple technical screenplay. Two moving figures in various movement situations / recorded with sequential technology after necessary rehearsals/ Arrangement of actors, composition, editing composition, image sequence, perception of the editing light in the viewfinder, quick preparations for further shots, communication with headphones.

Take-clapper shots, projection control, correcting mistakes in composition, shot size, edit composition, etc. Final clapper shot, grading and judgement of the shot material. According to time restraints - checking key and effects principles

Recommended or required reading:

point screenplay

Assessment methods and criteria:

Kredity budou uděleny po absolvování cvičení příslušným pedagogem.

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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 - Bachelor (qualification subject - practical seminar)