TV Image Recording Methods and Practice 2

Display Schedule

Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
304TVSP2	ZK	1	2T	Czech	summer

Subject guarantor

Martin ČECH

Name of lecturer(s)

Martin ČECH

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The lecture aim is a theory preparation for an mastery of a drama piece using television technology in the entire potential the technology offers.

Mode of study

Instructor lead classes

Prerequisites and co-requisites

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Course contents

Lectures regarding drama TV supplement the TV Creations course with topics theory. This describes the concept of drama TV creations and divides it into individual types according to specifications, footage, subject or recording manner. This explains the importance of the preparations period, covers individual stages of that period; from script inspiration, directing image design and collaboration with the cameraman in creating the technical script. Similarly, this course covers the implementation period. Attention is devoted to the great potential of the post-production phase.

Part of the lectures are two excursions to Czech Television, where the students, among other, are introduced to television broadcast, TV studio operations and primarily modern HD studios KH1 and KH2 including image and sound direction. Students will have a look at studio cameras and movement technology and the largest HD portable vehicle with expert explanation. Students take part in shooting a TV program. They will have the opportunity to experience „counting“ material in Baselight and the older Da Vinci, etc.

Lecture series proposal:

6 - 7. Considerations of recording and lighting technology: number and type of cameras, grip, movement technology possibilities and types of lamps, requirements determined by production. Collaboration with other professions which influence the image aspect quality: costuming, makeup, main lighting video technology.

Excursions to Czech television: Studio, directing, camera chain, movement technology
Studio recording period: work organization in recording with sequential technology, order of individual operations, required leading of entire artistic team b the director, close colaboration with the main cameraman. Managing the leading tasks of the main cameraman in a team of collaborators, strategic and sufficient diplomatic communications not only in the close team but with studio employees, actors, etc.

10 - 11. Lighting tone treatment in classic TV recording and its issues, compromises in recording from multiple directions. Individual manners of lighting in creating atmospheres with accent on acotr movement, influence of atmosphere by shooting dimensions and links to closer shots. Participation of the cameraman in post-production, effects and correction potential in TV.

Final excursion to Czech TV: review of portable technology and post-production workplaces.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading:

Lecture attendance and discussion participation: 70%

Submission of on-going assignments: 20%

Submission of final course paper: 10%

Note

Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

	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 233 Room No. 4 (Lažanský palác) ČECH M. 10:40–12:15 (lecture parallel1)
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	10:40–12:15	Martin ČECH	Room No. 4 Lažanský palác		lecture parallel1

The subject is a part of the following study plans

Cinematography - Bachelor - 1819 (required subject)