The Basic Principles of Camera Work

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
301ZKP Z 1 2T Czech summer

Subject guarantor

Jiří MYSLÍK

Name of lecturer(s)

Jiří MYSLÍK

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The aim of the course is to introduce expression tools, construction and composition of the cinematic image and its use.

Mode of study

Classes, contact instruction, practical demonstrations.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Course contents

Curriculum:

I. Cinematography as an information system - comparison of cinematography with literature

II. The cinematic image

  1. Expressive, constuctive elements, content, significance, composition. Construction processes, composition processes, expression processes.
  2. Expressive tools of the cinematic image

2.1. Image composition - linear, flat, space treatment, image format

2.2. Movement - internal and external movement, movement character and speed, technical tools for camera movement

2.3. Light - technical and visual lighting, light tonality of an image, lighting construction, styles and lighting

2.4. Color - perception of color, color arrangement, color contrast, color composition

III. The videocamera - introduction to the use, setting, exposure issues, movement

IV. Practical shooting organization

V. Exercise assignment, screenwriter consultations

VI. Analysis of shooting material and resultant editing.

Recommended or required reading

Adler, Myslík. ABCD...Film a video. 2006. ISBN 80-232-8241-9

Anton Wilson´s. Cinema Workshop /Hollywood 1983/. ISBN 0-935578-08-0

Šmok Ján. Úvod do teorie skladby kinematografického obrazu. Praha 1972

Assessment methods and criteria

Credits are awarded based on participation and activity in instruction and completion of the exercise preparations.

Course web page

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Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

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
Thu
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MYSLÍK J.
13:10–14:45
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Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Thu 13:10–14:45 Jiří MYSLÍK
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The subject is a part of the following study plans