Lighting Seminar 1

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
304CLSE1 Z 1 3T English winter

Subject guarantor

Klaus FUXJÄGER

Name of lecturer(s)

Klaus FUXJÄGER

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Being a key seminar of the first year’s master program, this course is an essential part of the cinematography student’s education.

Mode of study

seminar

Prerequisites and co-requisites

basic experience as cinematographers, ability to handle essential filmmaking tasks

Course contents

Purpose, concepts, technology, strategy, planning of lighting. light ratios. 3point lighting.

composition

visual style and look. visual storytelling. visual dramaturgy.

practical exposimetry, use of light meters

practical exercises:

“light and face” - stills in studio b/w

basic concepts of lighting, framing and composition; light ratios. 3point lighting; light as dramatic tool; interaction of object and background

Recommended or required reading

american cinematographer’s manual

Sven Nykvist, “Reverence for the light” 1997

D. Schaefer and L. Salvato, “Masters of light” 1984

F. Truffaut, “le cinema selon Hitchcock” 1966

K. Malkiewicz, “film lighting” 1986

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the workshop, presence, punctuality, quality of practical exercises are prerequisites for granting the evaluation.

Note

on-line course

Schedule for winter semester 2020/2021:

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
room 230
Room No. 230
(Lažanský palác)
FUXJÄGER K.
16:30–18:55
(lecture parallel1)
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Mon 16:30–18:55 Klaus FUXJÄGER Room No. 230
Lažanský palác 		lecture parallel1

Schedule for summer semester 2020/2021:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans