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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to Cinematography Course
Discussion: Aim of this course, expectations, requirements, projects.
Homework Assignment: Prepare a short presentation about your favorite cinematographer. Why do you like him/her? Please provide visual samples of his/her work.
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2) |
Understanding Images: Aesthetics, History and Philosophy.
Homework Assignment: Find 2 photos and 2 paintings you like. Write short essay (no less than 1 page) about why you like those images and give a brief aesthetic analysis of these images. |
Working on the assignments.
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3) |
Formats: Video vs Film vs Digital.
Homework Assignment: Find 3 different films shot with different formats (35 mm, digital, 65 mm, 16 mm, Tape based, RED etc.) Try to evaluate the results in terms of quality. Write a short paper (no less than 1 page) about format choice in cinematography.
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Working on the assignments.
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4) |
Our basic tool: the camera.
Application: Hands on with a Canon EOS 5D MK II camera, learn the basics and advanced setups hidden inside the camera.
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Working on the assignments.
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5) |
Lenses
What is A Lens?: Basic properties of lenses. Effects of different lenses on image and the story.
Homework Assignment: Find a photograph in which the story is told through the camera angle (lens use). Write a short description of the image and how the story is told. What is the positioning of the camera, the distance between subject and camera and what is the effect of this relationship?
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Working on the assignments.
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6) |
Digital Cinema Camera Workshop:
Red Camera Operation Workshop.
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Working on the assignments. |
7) |
Lighting Workshop 1. |
Working on the assignments. |
8) |
Lighting Workshop 2. |
Working on the assignments. |
9) |
Guest Lecturer: TBA ( It will be an active cinematographer from Turkish Film Industry). |
Working on the assignments. |
10) |
Color theory and practice for cinematographers. |
Working on the assignments. |
11) |
Color and post-production for cinematographers.
Assignment: TBA.
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Working on the assignments. |
12) |
Screening. |
Working on the assignments. |
13) |
Final Project Assessment. |
Working on the final projects. |
14) |
Final Project Assessment. |
Working on the final projects. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media. |
5 |
2) |
Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. |
2 |
3) |
Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. |
1 |
4) |
Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. |
2 |
5) |
Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. |
5 |
6) |
Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. |
3 |
7) |
Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture |
1 |
8) |
Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. |
1 |
9) |
Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. |
4 |
10) |
Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. |
5 |
11) |
Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. |
1 |
12) |
Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. |
2 |
13) |
Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects. |
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14) |
Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology. |
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