Course: Camera Theory and Technology 5

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Course title Camera Theory and Technology 5
Course code KAAV/AV5TK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Liebenberger Július, Mgr. art. ArtD.
Course content
The aim of the course unit is to follow so far acquired knowledge and deepen it with notion of image aesthetics. The stress is placed at utilisation of colour as a camera expressive mean; terms such as colour harmony and disharmony will be discussed and practiced in practical exercises. Next, the course will cover problematics of colour image adjustment, primary and secondary corrections, masking, change of atmosphere in postproduction. Students will be introduced to problematics of TV, a distribution and signal dissemination. They will learn about script writing and its complex evaluation with all the attributes for the use of expressive means. - colour as an expressive mean - harmony and disharmony of colours - colour in space - creating a scene in relation to colour depth - aerial perspective - primary and secondary corrections - a mask - a change of atmosphere in post-production, creative means of DOP in postproduction - a preparation of a scene for VFX - a film script, theme, atmosphere, space, shot - an adaptation of a literary source

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Projection (static, dynamic), Practice exercises
  • Participation in classes - 36 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
The student will gain a broad knowledge of the current state of scanning and recording technology, image formats and is familiar with the ways of its use. They will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience of working with a camera and practice practical composition.
The student will gain a broad knowledge of the current state of scanning and recording technology, image formats and is familiar with the ways of its use. They will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience of working with a camera and practice practical composition.
learning outcomes
The student understands the expression and orients himself in the work.
The student understands the expression and orients himself in the work.
- defines harmonies and discords of colours - explains the problem of colour as a means of expression - describe the creation of a scene in relation to colour depth - define what is a mask, air perspective, or primary and secondary correction - explain the basics of image post-production and film trickery
- defines harmonies and discords of colours - explains the problem of colour as a means of expression - describe the creation of a scene in relation to colour depth - define what is a mask, air perspective, or primary and secondary correction - explain the basics of image post-production and film trickery
Skills
- uses harmony and disharmony of colours in his work - sets colour as a means of expression - works with colour depth - handles primary and secondary corrections - sets the basics of image post-production and film trickery
- uses harmony and disharmony of colours in his work - sets colour as a means of expression - works with colour depth - handles primary and secondary corrections - sets the basics of image post-production and film trickery
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practice exercises
Lecturing
Practice exercises
Projection (static, dynamic)
Projection (static, dynamic)
Lecturing
assessment methods
Written examination
Oral examination
Written examination
Oral examination
Recommended literature
  • BACHER, H.P., SURVAVANSHI, S. Vision: Color and Composition for Film.. Laurence King Publishing, 2018. ISBN 1786272202.
  • FORTIN D.T. Architecture and Science-Fiction Film: Philip K. Dick and the Spectacle of Home. ASIN: B01NCHXBUJ. Ashgate Studies in Architecture), Routledge, 2016.
  • HULFISH, S. The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction.. Focal Press, 2012. ISBN 024081715X.
  • NEUMANN D. Film Architecture: From Metropolis to Blade Runner.. Prestel Pub, 1999. ISBN 3791321633.
  • PETERSON B. Understanding Color in Photography: Using Color, Composition, and Exposure to Create Vivid Photos.. Watson-Guptill, 2017. ISBN 9780770433116.


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