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Class Processes of Film Image Construction

  • Presentation

    Presentation

    The Art of Cinematography study for narrative cinema. The use of camera, lighting, and grip equipment for fiction films. Manipulating light in creating environments. ChromaKey Effect. How to create mood and meaning.  
  • Code

    Code

    ULHT160-24630
  • Syllabus

    Syllabus

    [To acquire technical knowledge] Handling top professional digital video cameras such as ARRI ALEXA and analog film cameras. Acquire knowledge of the entire work process of a camera team in a professional environment in the industry. Know how to design a work from a photographic point of view, working as a team with the director and other departments. Learn how to operate the camera and to frame.   [The art of Cinematography] To know how to analyze and design cinematography of a fictional scene. The aesthetic choice for a given narrative genre. Execution of cinematography styles adaptable to the cinematographic narrative in question. Know how to create different types of environments with light. Learn the meaning of camera movements and different scales. Cinematographic conventions.
  • Objectives

    Objectives

    To acquire aesthetic, theoretical and technical knowledge in approaching cinematographic genres. Execution of camera movements combined with light design and movements. Acquire solid knowledge of image capture and adopt different genres. Stay aware of the importance color correction in the final image processing. Be able to analyze, interpret and design a photograph of a fictional scene. Could operate any video camera or digital cinema, in a filming context. Be able to manage the image, lighting and grip team and work with the rest of the team, namely director and production design. Being able to command a team to bring filming to a successful conclusion. Also practice image capture in a documentary environment and practice still photography
  • Teaching methodologies

    Teaching methodologies

    Carrying out exercises outside class hours as a team strengthens bonds between students to prepare them for the diploma film Also a good experience to integrate them into the job market. The exercises involve following some guidelines, such as photographing a day or night environment and with the lighting give a sensation what time of the day the scene is taking part.
  • References

    References

    Brown, Blain (2014) - The Filmmaker's Guide to Digital Imaging USA focal Press Brown, Blain (1992) Lighting - USA - Focal Press    
  • Assessment

    Assessment

    11/01/2027 EVALUATION Fernando Lopez 9 AM to 13H TODOS
    %   EVALUATIONS ENTREGA
    10 EXERCISE 1 - Arri Academy Style A life like scenario of a production will be proposed to the students, they will have to find the right settings to match the production requirements. Each student will have to set up and asembly the camera with all the accesories and the right project settings in a limited time to pass the evaluation. A spread sheet will be provided in order for the student to complete and show at the moment of camera and settings inspection by the teacher. 22/10/2026
    20 EXERCISE 2- Chroma Students divided in groups of 4. Each group executes the exercise either in studio or on location of their choice. The scene must have 4 shots from fifferent angles and these shots must be in lighting and movement contuinuty. The evaluation is centered on the response to the time of day that exercise requires, the quality of the lighting applied, the compostion, creativity. 11/01/2027
    15 EXERCÍCIO 3 - Tony SEMINAR The seminar takes place one full saturday in auditorium Q. At the end of the seminar students are requested to fillup a questionnaire about subjects mentioned during the day. 21/11/2026
    20 EXERCISE 4 - Night scene Students divided in groups of 4. Each group executes the exercise either in studio or on location of their choice. The scene must have 4 shots from fifferent angles and these shots must be in lighting and movement contuinuty. The evaluation is centered on the response to the time of day that exercise requires, the quality of the lighting applied, the compostion, creativity. 11/01/2027
    20 EXERCÍCIO 5 - Day Light Students divided in groups of 4. Each group executes the exercise either in studio or on location of their choice. The scene must have 4 shots from fifferent angles and these shots must be in lighting and movement contuinuty. The evaluation is centered on the response to the time of day that exercise requires, the quality of the lighting applied, the compostion, creativity. 11/01/2027
    15 EVALUATION table Class attendance/contributing to the group/participating in class/not disrupting the class with talking/bringing your own materials/bringing a disc and laptop /not being late. Active participation in class along with a peers evaluation is part of the whole evaluation. See TABLE  
    100   Total  
           
        EXAME DE RECURSO 30/01/2027
           
        EXAME DE RECURSO E ÉPOCA ESPECIAL  
        Se o aluno obter avaliação inferior a 8 valores a qualquer  
        uma das componentes de avaliação, de forma para completar  
        a sua avaliação o aluno tem de recorrer a exame na  
        componente respetiva.  
        O aluno frequenta o exame à componente que não teve  
        aproveitamento e o resultado do exame fará média com as  
        restantes componentes de avaliação em tempo de frequência  
           
        FALTAS: Em caso de ultrapassar o nº de faltas de acordo com  
        regime fará exame a todas as componentes de avaliação  
        Faltas: regime de faltas 25% das aulas máximo 3 faltas. Para completar a avaliação tem de ir a exame de recurso a todas as componentes.  
        Menos de 8 de avaliação a uma das componentes vai a exame de recurso para completar e fazer média com a sua avaliação contínua.  
           
      MUITA ATENÇÃO Nota: Dado que a UC é essencialmente feita de aulas práticas mesmo que o aluno justifique as suas faltas tem de frequentar exame na componente prática.  
           
        ENUNCIADO DE EXAME E CRITÉRIOS DE AVALIAÇÃO  
      EXAME 1 Frequência obrigatória  
      EXAME 2 Iluminação de duas cenas. Uma diurna Int e outra noturna Int. Utilização obrigatória de iluminação artificial  
      EXAME 3 Filmagem de uma cena. Recebe enunciado depois de fazer matricula a exame.  
      EXAME 4 Critica e comentário sobre a direção de fotografia: filme a indicar depois de feita a matricula a exame.  
      EXAME 5 Fotografia fixa.  
           
      AVALIAÇÃO: Nos trabalhos práticos a qualidade técnica e  
        apresentação estética do trabalho. Composição de imagem,  
        movimentos de câmara de acordo com a matéria dada.  
        Nos trabalhos teóricos a capacidade de observação e comentários  
        analíticos da construção da direção de fotografia.  
      NOTA: Aluno depois de fazer a matricula ao  
        exame envia um email para  
        tonycosta@ulusofona.pt a avisar do seu  
        interesse em frequentar o exame e receber o  
        enunciado .  
           


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