Lighting 2

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Subject guarantor:

Klaus FUXJÄGER

Name of lecturer(s):

Klaus FUXJÄGER

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

This course is intended as an introduction to the theory and practice of lighting in film and television.

The starting point of the study is a recognition and analysis of day and non-day lighting situations with given natural sources. The presentation continues with an introduction to the characteristics of lighting devices from the perspective of their use in imitating natural and artificial sources.

Instruction is joined by demostrations of manners of constructing lighting in real environments and in the studio with basic objects (human face, figure).

Lighting in connection with the charaacteristics of recording media, to which, from the beginning, attention is devoted to exponometric practice.

Mode of study:

Classes

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Knowledge of visual depction culture in a historical context. Physics, particularly optics at a high-school level.

Basic knowledge of being a cameraman, ability to manage basic film tasks.

Digital and analog cameras and all manual functions

Photometer and spotmeter

Course contents:

Film lighting theory and practice. The phenomenon of light in all aspects.

Syllabus overview:

Three functions in the use of light in film and television:

1. Light as the basic technical requirement for the genesis of optical depiction.

2. Light from the viewpoint of information about the characteristics of the subject of scenic reality, its textures and reflection.

3. Light as a means of artistic stylization of optical depiction.

Light.

Light and its exposition effect are from the cameraman's viewpoint valuable in three aspects:

A. Quality - a) quality given by its spectral composition.

b) quality given by the character of the light source (point, diffuse).

B. Direction - from viewpoints: a) support or suppression of the of the perception of space depiction,

b) supporting or negation of perception of the actual shape and dimension of the depicted objects.

C. Intensity - a) intensity of its source and modification of its distance,

b) composition of the intensity of multiple sources: main light, supplementary and assisting.

Practical exponometrics.

A. Analysis of the lighting of a scene by measuring the light flow on individual objects.

B. Analysis of the lighting of a scene from the perspective of its clarity structure - point exponometry.

Sources of light and lights.

A. Tools for changing the spectral composition of artificial lighting sources.

B. Tools for changing the character of the light source (diffusors, grids).

C. Regulation of the nature of the emitted beam ray flow - convergence and divergence.

Basic lighting concepts

Surface reflection factors (reflection), exposition effect, exposit lighting, light ratio

Methods of constructing the lighting of a scene space.

A. Imitating the style of the primary lighting reality.

B. Professional convergence style - departure from strict logical lighting

C. Lighting activity in the service of supporting significant gestures in dramatic performance, including the creative application of aesthetic values and unusual character.

Lighting construction of a extremely large scene spaces.

In the Summer semester the course develops knowledge and experience in working with light. The content is a presentation of the treatment of lighted surfaces and spaces in relation to dramatic expression which presents the literary screenplay basis.

The course prepares students for the implementation of the exercise practical.

Recommended or required reading:

Ján Šmok, Umělé světlo ve fotografii, 1978

Bojanovský: Základní principy osvětlování

Bojanovský: Filmovým objektivem roč. 1961 č. 1-12, roč. 1962 č. 1-9

A.Golovňa: Umění kameramana

L.Baran: Portrét ve fotografii

J. Šmok: Úvod do teorie skladby kinematografického obrazu

K. Malkiewicz, “film lighting” 1986

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

american cinematographer’s manual

Firemní katalogy s přehledem o světelných zdrojích

Assessment methods and criteria:

100% attendance required

Class participation, precision, and assignment quality are required for a grade.

Course web page:

Note:

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Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

	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	room 221 Room No. 221 (Lažanský palác) FUXJÄGER K. 14:50–16:25 (přednášková par. 1)
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	14:50–16:25	Klaus FUXJÄGER	Room No. 221 Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Cinematography - Bachelor (required subject)
• Cinematography - Bachelor - 1718 - 3y (required subject)