Course: Practical Photography 1

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Course title Practical Photography 1
Course code KARF/FOTP1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
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)
  • Jindra Jan, doc. MgA.
Course content
1. Introduction to the studio: basic equipment, its operation and use - tripods, flashes, softboxes, umbrellas, special accessories, photographic backgrounds, light table 2. Introduction to available photographic equipment and its operation: cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, flashes, accessories 3.-4. Working with light in the studio: the nature of light, basic lighting setups, practical photography using student products 5.-6. Color in product photography: different light sources, the principle of foreground x background, basic formulas for working with color - monochrome, contrast, accent, harmony. Theoretical explanation supplemented with practical demonstrations in studio arrangements 7-8. Outdoor product photography: choice of environment, daylight vs. artificial light, lighting combinations, twilights, external flash 9. Experimental techniques: long exposures, unconventional compositions, second shutter curtain, lighting combinations, color distortion of the scene 10. Glass photography: stable light sources vs. studio flashes, clear vs. colored glass 11.-12. Software image editing: basic and advanced exposure and color corrections, local adjustments - masking, geometry control, special effects 13. Preparing data for final output in print and online presentations: sizes, color spaces, color profiles, sharpening - practical examples of implementations for various target media

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Participation in classes - 26 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 24 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Basic knowledge in photography.
Basic knowledge in photography.
learning outcomes
The student can define the differences in photographic equipment.
The student can define the differences in photographic equipment.
The student can describe exposure measurement methods.
The student can describe exposure measurement methods.
The student can define developing processes.
The student can define developing processes.
The student can explain trick techniques.
The student can explain trick techniques.
The student can describe different methods of lighting.
The student can describe different methods of lighting.
Skills
The student can create a picture using classical technology.
The student can create a picture using classical technology.
Student to design the correct exposure.
Student to design the correct exposure.
The student can develop a black and white film.
The student can develop a black and white film.
The student can develop a black and white film.
The student can develop a black and white film.
The student can create the right lighting for a photographic image.
The student can create the right lighting for a photographic image.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of a work of art
Skills
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of a work of art
Recommended literature
  • Jan Jindra. Reklamní a produktová fotografie. Brno, 2011. ISBN 978-80-251-3112-1.
  • Pihan, R. Mistrovství práce s DSLR. 2006. ISBN 80-903210-8-9.
  • POHRIBNÝ, Jan. Kreativní světlo ve fotografii. Zoner Press, Brno, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7413-143-1.
  • Roman Pihan. Mistrovství práce se světlem. Institut digitální fotografie, 2008. ISBN 978-80-87155-02-8.


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