Course: Large Format Camera 2

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Course title Large Format Camera 2
Course code KARF/VFKA2
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
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.
  • Černohorský Jiří, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. - 2. Basics of working with the Sinar 13x18cm gimbal 3. Features of front and rear standards 4. - 5. Basics of accurate exposure measurement on the matrix 6. Interchanging and using different types of bellows 7. - 8. Working with depth of field 9. - 10. More options for composing the shot for architecture and still life 11. - 12. Processing VF negatives in the darkroom 13. Working with 18x24cm format, exposing without shutter

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Home preparation for classes - 37 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 13 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
More advanced knowledge of working with large format.
More advanced knowledge of working with large format.
Completion of the subject VFKA1.
Completion of the subject VFKA1.
learning outcomes
The student can define the basics of working with the 13 x 19 cm format.
The student can define the basics of working with the 13 x 19 cm format.
The student can define the exact basics of exposure measurement on the screen.
The student can define the exact basics of exposure measurement on the screen.
The student can define the depth of field.
The student can define the depth of field.
The student can characterize work with the 18 x 24 cm format.
The student can characterize work with the 18 x 24 cm format.
The student can describe the method of setting up films on location.
The student can describe the method of setting up films on location.
Skills
The student can make a picture with a large camera.
The student can make a picture with a large camera.
The student can calculate the actual exposure.
The student can calculate the actual exposure.
The student can solve the Schwarzschild effect associated with exposure.
The student can solve the Schwarzschild effect associated with exposure.
The student can create the necessary depth of field.
The student can create the necessary depth of field.
The student can make a contact copy of an 18 x 24 cm negative.
The student can make a contact copy of an 18 x 24 cm negative.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Work activities (Practical training)
Work activities (Practical training)
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Skills
Work activities (Practical training)
Work activities (Practical training)
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Recommended literature
  • ADAMS, Ansel. The Camera. Little Brown, 1995. ISBN 0821221841.
  • SIMMONS, Steve. A Creative Guide to Large Format Photography. Amphoto Books. ISBN 0821221841.
  • VELKOBORSKÝ, P., VERMOUZEK, P. Exponometrie v analogové a digitální fotografii. Brno, 2006. ISBN 80-251-1198-9.


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