COURSE SYLLABUS Course #: FTV 122E Course Title: Digital Cinematography Quarter/Yr: Summer 2015 Dates: See Full Calendar Below Mondays & Wednesdays 10AM‐1PM Monday, August 3 through Wednesday, September 9 *Workshops: Friday, August 7 – Section 1: 10AM‐1PM, Section 2: 1PM‐4PM Friday, August 28 – Section 1: 10AM‐1PM, Section 2: 1PM‐4PM Instructor/Contact: Phil Klucsarits Course Description: The goal of this course is to introduce each student to the basic fundamentals of motion picture cinematography, to include both technical knowledge and artistic application. Special focus will be placed on the specific camera and lighting equipment to be used throughout the duration of the Summer Filmmaking Institute. Topics will include, but are not limited to: camera operation, composition and framing, lens choice, camera movement, setting proper exposure, lighting, collaboration, blocking, continuity and all aspects of visual storytelling. Recommended Readings: • Digital Cinematography: Fundamentals, Tools, Techniques & Workflows; David Stump, ASC • Cinematography ‐ Theory and Practice; Blain Brown • The ASC Manual ‐ Tenth Edition; Edited by Michael Goi, ASC • The 5 C’s of Cinematography; Joseph V. Mascelli • The Visual Story ‐ Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV & Digital Media; Bruce Block • Painting with Light; John Alton, ASC • Reflections; Benjamin Bergery • Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook; Harry Box • American Cinematographer Magazine; Monthly Publication • ICG Magazine; Monthly Publication Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. This class functions based on your attendance and participation, so please be respectful of your classmates and arrive on time. Attendance and Participation at each class meeting is imperative since there will not be an opportunity to make‐up missed days. Assignments and Grading: Attendance and Participation in all class discussions is a primary factor in each student’s final grade, as is the completion of each of the In‐Class Exercises (5‐7 throughout the quarter). There will be an In‐Class Camera and Lighting Concepts Quiz during the first class meeting of Week #4 that will also be a large component of the final grade. The Advanced Camera and Lighting Exercise Journal will consist of a brief description of these practice exercises, which will take place during Workshop #2, held on the Friday of Week #4. These journals should include discussions of all creative decisions made, challenges faced and problems solved during each exercise. The journals will be due during the final class meeting, during Week #6 of the quarter. Below is the weight given to each component of the course grade: Attendance and Participation 20% In‐Class Exercise Completion (5‐7 Exercises) 20% In‐Class Camera and Lighting Concepts Quiz (1st class of week #4) 30% Advanced Camera and Lighting Exercise Journal (due last class meeting) 30% Final Course Grade: 100% A (90‐100%) B (80‐89%) C (70‐79%) D (60‐69%) F (<59%) Please note that ALL COURSE GRADES ARE FINAL. COURSE OUTLINE Class Meeting Monday August 3rd (10AM‐1PM SS#3) Week #1 *Wednesday August 5th (10AM‐1PM SS#3) Week #1 Topics Discussed Introduction to class & institute structure Safety briefing Role of the cinematographer Screen clips & short film Composition & Framing Frame size terminology *Instructor demo of camera equipment Lens Choice Exposure/F‐Stop/Shutter/ISO Depth of field Camera operating *Hands‐on introduction to camera Assignments equipment th
Friday August 7 *Composition/Framing exercise (Section 1: 10AM‐
*Exposure setting exercise 1PM) *Camera operating exercise (Section 2: 1PM‐4PM) *Focus pulling exercise Location TBD Workshop #1 Monday August 10th Camera movement (10AM‐1PM SS#3) Camera movement example clips Week #2 Static camera Panning/Tilting Dolly Handheld *Camera movement exercise with stations Wednesday August Lighting for emotional impact th
12 Lighting example clips (10AM‐1PM SS#3) Discuss lighting terminology & concepts Week #2 Color temperature Types of lighting units *Hands‐on introduction to lighting equipment th
Monday August 17 Controlling light (10AM‐1PM SS#3) Grip equipment Week #3 Gels Diffusion *Soundstage lighting exercises Wednesday, August Day exterior lighting techniques 19th Bounced/diffused sunlight concepts (10AM‐1PM SS#3) Screen day exterior lighting example clips Week #3 *Day exterior lighting exercises Monday August 24th Shooting & Continuity rules (10AM‐1PM SS#3) Coverage/covering a scene Week #4 180 Degree Line Blocking a scene for camera *Hands‐on demo: blocking a scene *In‐Class Camera & Lighting Concepts Quiz
Wednesday August *Additional soundstage lighting exercises Prepare for Camera & Lighting Concepts Quiz; during next class meeting 26th (10AM‐1PM SS#3) Week #4 Friday August 28th (Section 1: 10AM‐
1PM) (Section 2: 1PM‐4PM) Location TBD Workshop #2 Monday August 31st Week #5 Wednesday September 2nd Week #5 Monday September 7th Week #6 Wednesday September 9th (10AM‐1PM SS#3) Week #6 *Possible hands‐on “Mock Shoot” *Advanced lighting exercises with stations *Advanced camera exercises with stations No Class – Instructor will attend production meetings to be held during FTV 178 class No Class – Final Shoots Taking Place No Class – Instructor will attend screenings
and critique session held during FTV 178 class Final color‐correction process Color‐correction notes session on final projects Class & Final Project wrap‐up Finalize Journal submissions; due next class meeting Camera & Lighting Exercise Journals due