Lighting Seminar 4

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
304CLSE4 exam 2 2 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 32 to 42 hours of self-study English winter

Subject guarantor

Klaus FUXJÄGER

Name of lecturer(s)

Klaus FUXJÄGER

Contents

concepts, strategy, planning of lighting. lighting ratios. 3point lighting. balancing exterior/ interior.

composition.

visual style and look. visual storytelling. visual dramaturgy.

practical exposimetry, use of light meters. light plans and floor plans

cinematographic grammar and language. aspect ratio and lenses. movement of camera vs movement inside frame…

preparation of exercise “anticorro”

the role of the cinematographer in preproduction, on set and in post. relationship with director, production designer, wardrobe/ makeup/ hair, editor, sound and production.

practical exercises:

“Anticorro”: short fiction depicting various light atmospheres; light changes in the shot; use of practical lights; dramaturgic use of light; correct exposure according to the intended atmosphere.

Learning outcomes

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

Prerequisites and other requirements

advanced experience as cinematographers, ability to handle essential filmmaking tasks

Literature

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

Evaluation methods and criteria

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

Note

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Schedule for winter semester 2023/2024:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2023/2024:

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 230
Room No. 230
(Lažanský palác)
FUXJÄGER K.
09:00–10:35
(lecture parallel1)
Wed
Thu
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Tue 09:00–10:35 Klaus FUXJÄGER Room No. 230
Lažanský palác		 lecture parallel1

The subject is a part of the following study plans