Auteur Bachelor Film - 16mm

Not scheduled

Subject guarantor:

Karel VACHEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Rudolf ADLER, Miroslav JANEK, Martin MAREČEK, Alice RŮŽIČKOVÁ, Martin ŘEZNÍČEK, Helena TŘEŠTÍKOVÁ, Karel VACHEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

To create a film of sufficient quality determined by the intentions of the student - their personal understanding of the goals which they wish to achieve.

Mode of study:

The lead of the Implementation workshop instructs how to write the text basis for a film. The students cover the extensive focus and future application of the film. They consult on necessary technical requirements for the film implementation and use of film equipment - camera and sound equipment.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Knowledge of film Czech and world film culture (basic knowledge of graphic, music, theatre and literary arts culture). Ability to analyse and review. Creativity.

Course contents:

Third year bachelor's study exercise, a documentary film which is to demonstrate that the student is able to in an artistic form discuss and important social topic. Recommended length: 20-40 min.

The majority will be and electronic recording (Betacam Digital - DV cam, DV cam - VHS and DVD, DV cam - S-VHS with TC). If the student wishes to use 16mm film that option will be provided.

Date and manner of grading: Summer semester to be submitted by the 5th of Sept. to the Documentary Dept.

Script deadline date: End of the Winter semester (January)

Implementation deadline: Feb.- May

Recording technology:16mm (or Betacam Digital), contact sound

Pure footage: 20-40 min.

Number of shooting days: 15 days (of which 10 with a sound camera)

Material: 1098m 16mm neg. color, daily work (or 5x Betacam Digital 64 cassette)

Sound material: mg 16mm for transfer mix 220m: 3x DAT 65; 1x S-VHS and VHS; 1x CD-R

Image technology: Sound camera, 10 days (AATON LTR, ECLAIR ACL, ECLAIR NPR), 16mm silent camera, 5 days (or 15 days portalble Betacam Digital equipment.)

Sound technology: DAT recorder FOSTEX PD-4, 15 days, or NAGRA IV

Editing: 40 frequency AVID, including a log for sound post-production

Sound Post-production: recording and transfer of dialog, music or background or recording of commentary, 2 frequencies; preparation and setting of the mixing tracks - digital sound editing, 3 frequencies; digital mixing table, 2 frequencies; transfer of mix to master.

Transfer: 16mm negative or Betacam Digital - DV cam, DV cam - VHS and DVD, DV cam - S-VHS with TC

Archiving: (16mm two band or also KK - NFA), DV cam - Studio FAMU, VHS and DVD - Documentary Dept. Video Library.

Recommended or required reading:

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Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on the film presented by the student to the Documentary Dept. commission and participation in the Implementation Workshop.

Course web page:

Note:

Students must make an effort for their work to be significant in a world cultural context.

Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Documentary Film - Bachelor - 1718 (required subject)
• Documentary Film - Bachelor -1718-3y (required subject)