Colour Etude 1
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| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304BAE1 | Z | 3 | Czech | winter |
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
Demonstrate theory and practical skills in managing the color film image and conceptually present the emotional tenor of the film such that the gradual color development of the figures and surroundings reflect the literary structure of the previous film literature.
Mode of study
Explication and exercise assignment, shooting and finishing.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
General cultural education and sensitivity to the world of color around us.
Course contents
Color Etude / FOT XII digital photography, storyboad (Winter semester)
The Color Etude is a film study exercise of the Camera Dept. for managing colors and their significance effect in the film image. It must be a designed composition form where color effects and functions come into play. It is shot on raw 35mm film negative with subsequent digital scan.
The student is to demonstrate ability to apply the nature of color relationships for expressing a given situation. The student is to select a type of topic format where they can most apply emotional elements more than descriptive and show its position and manner of aesthetic bias
The approach is dramatic which significantly expresses the conflict of a situation's events. A lyric or epic approach is preferred. Also, a documentary form of the story may be considered.
The Color Etude motif and concept selection is consulted upon with the course instructor at the beginning of the Winter semester. Working with students from other departments is possible, for example Sound Design Dept. The student works independently on the motif and script. If the Camera Dept student brings in other collaborators (scriptwriter, director, sound engineer, editor, producer) for implementing the exercise, then the Camera Dept. student is the sole person responsible for the quality and content of the educational intentions of the Color Etude exercise. It is appropriate for the collaborators to attend the Color Etude course consultations.
The Color Etude dimension is max. 4.5 minutes. The student is obliged to adapt the construction of the story from the very beginning to this time parameter and financial constraints.
Additional footage will not be recognized as completing the Color Etude exercise and it will not be permitted for the master's graduation collection.
Color Etude implementation phase:
a) motif
b) script
c) technical script
Defined form of the Color Etude and FOT XII technical scripts are the requirement for credit in the Winter semester.
d) color concept - written and graphic
e) photography study of color of surroundings and costumes.
f) technical requirements for lamps and camera technology
fulfillment of all preparation points permits the student to submit as request for signature on the production list by the Camera Dept. Color Etude course lead instructor
Color Etude Technical security is to be managed at the implementation meeting with the Studio FAMU managers.
The Color Etude is part of the master's graduation collection.
The Color Etude deadline is limited by the date of the student summary screening. Completion of the Color Etude according to workflow.
Workflow - Color Etude - 35mm
1st phase production
Transfer to Hd 1920x1080 ProRes 422 or proxy with TC for offline editing, 4x122m 35mm, rough material - i/o post
Offline editing and timing of opening and closing credits - Final Cut, Avid - FAMU
Export EDL and image reference - FAMU
2nd production phase (required offline/editing approval)
4K scan to a 10bit LOG DPX according to EDL and overlaps - i/o post
Online according to EDL - i/o ost
Color correction - allow are only primary color corrections - clarity, contrast, overall saturation, RGB - i/o post
Production of opening and closing credits - student or i/o post
Setting opening and closing credits - i/o post
Setting sound - i/o post
Export 4K DCP, ProRes 422 HD - i/o post
Loading results - FAMU
Recommended or required reading
screenplay
Assessment methods and criteria
Analysis of preparation work - motif, film implementation preparations. The condition for the award of credit is meeting background submission deadlines, see exercise instructions + 70% min. Color Cinematography course attendance + submission of the FOT XII in storyboard form.
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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 - Master-1819 (required subject)
- Cinematography - Master-1819 (required subject)