UFMMTBP011 Introduction to Camera 2

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Petr Jančárek (lecturer)
MgA. Ondřej Smékal (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Anton Szomolányi, ArtD. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Petr Jančárek
Centrum interdisciplinárních studií – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable
each even Thursday 15:35–17:10 209
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
UFMMTBP011/A: each even Thursday 12:15–15:30 ATEL, O. Smékal, A. Szomolányi
Prerequisites
Prerequisite of the subject is mastering the basics of working with a camera as a tool for cinematographic production. The student will understand the principles of image composition in static principles and in dynamic contexts. The course is a combination of theoretical lectures and practical performance of the student in the exercises, which he presents in a study group. Exercises are carried out continuously during the semester.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to teach students active creative work with light and pre-camera reality. / ráca in the studio, creative procedures in arranging the shot, logistics of creation while working in a collective AV work. Preparation of the project in its creative understanding in transfer to rational technical aspects.
Learning outcomes
During the semester, students will perform 3 exercises: Exercise 1. second year, camera work Title: "Living together ... Living together" Documentary film 4 minutes - semester film Exercise 2nd, second year, camera work Exercise title: "Light and statement" Type of exercise: Joint team exercise, realized in the seminar in the form of a workshop, introduction with a teacher, finalization in a team without a teacher. Environment: school premises, school studio Participation: editing, sound, directing Length of the film: According to the number of students - assumption about 10min./6 students Exercise 3, second year, camera work Exercise title: "Falling down the stairs" Feature exercise Participation: editing, sound, directing Implementation: group exercise - three students HD on school big camera, use tripod, artificial light Purpose: the student practices decompression and compression of film time by means of editing, decomposing the action into detailed shots, which bind to each other mainly by movement and opposing composition. During the implementation, the students deal with the correct exposure and color balance. Realization: staircase, interior or exterior with enough space for filming Contents: The student shoots a short story that seems to be taken from a great feature film. The character comes to the stairs, slides and falls down the stairs. The fall itself must look "scary". The reason why the character falls down the stairs and the point is invented by the listeners in the team, to which they have clearly divided tasks for the actual shooting. It is important that the fall from the stairs lasts longer than in reality, it is necessary to spread the fall itself / foot - slip, hand - catches the railing, face - surprise, props held in the hand flying in the opposite direction, the body falls on the stairs, hand trying to capture, the foot flies, the eyes bulging, the body rolls, ... at least 10 shots of the fall itself should decompose the action, which lasts in reality 2 seconds to 10 - 15 seconds. Other shots form the introduction and point. For example - the character opens his eyes, stands nonchalantly, and looks as if nothing has happened and continues to walk ....
Syllabus
  • • Possibilities and styles of cameraman's work. • Principles of television scanning, television scanning technique and its physical nature. • Analysis of film image styles, camera in documentary and feature film, advertising and corporate videos. • Camera in the TV studio. Types of light sources used, work with light in the studio, practical exercises. • Shooting after shots and continuous live shooting. • Man in a picture. Choice of shot size, its effect on the overall tone of the scene, camera and body language. • Projection of students' daily work, their evaluation and preparation of rough material for editing. • Historical development of the field. • Create a movie shot • Dynamic composition and film choreography • Attributes of pictorial expression • Light and shadow, the transformation of reality into film space • Color as a tool of creative expression
Literature
    required literature
  • 3. SZOMOLÁNYI, Anton. Kamera! - Běží... Překlad: Martin Petrásek. Počet strán: 182; Väzba: pevná; Rozmer: 175×245 mm; Hmotnosť: 630 g; Jazyk: český; ISBN: 9788081820502; Rok vydania: 2016
  • 1. SZOMOLÁNYI, Anton. Základy kamerové tvroby. V Opavě: Slezská univerzita, Filozoficko-přírodovědecká fakulta v Opavě, Ústav fyziky, 2015. Editor: Martin Petrásek. ISBN 9788075101396.
    recommended literature
  • 1. PŁAŻEWSKI, Jerzy. Filmová řeč. Praha: Orbis, 1967
  • 2. KALIŠ, Jan, ed. Dramatické filmové formy: výběr literatury. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1967. Učební texty vysokých škol.
Teaching methods
Theoretical lecture. Practical teaching in the school studio, verification of knowledge by test and oral continuous examination. In practical classes, the student performs simple assigned tasks under the pedagogical guidance of the teacher. The condition is to use the camera device by the student himself. Lighting and light are used only passively in the first semester. Theoretical lectures are also conducted online classes, as well as presentations of film exercises.
Assessment methods
Student evaluation is an oral examination, written tests and subjective evaluation of practical work by the teacher. The final grade is determined by the teacher only after the presentation of the final year film, which is presented to the public in public. The condition for successful completion of the semester is full-time presence at theoretical lectures and practical seminars.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
http://www.kameraman.sk Contact and consultations with the teacher are also on an individual basis with respect to the talent of the student and his individual needs. The student can present any of his school and extracurricular works and the teacher will try to provide him with his attitude and opinion in the discussion. The subject is also conditioned by the personal opinion of the student in the individualistic creative attitude to creativity in the field of cinematographic image.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2020, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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