7 ECTS; 1º Ano, Anual, 45,0 PL + 15,0 TP , Cód. 83711.
Lecturer
- Andreia Saraiva Santos (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Objectives
A. Understand the principles of digital cinematography;
B. Learn to operate digital cinema cameras and related equipment;
C. Develop composition and framing skills;
D. Acquire proficiency in lighting techniques for indoor and outdoor environments;
E. Explore color correction and gradation processes;
F. Creatively apply the knowledge acquired in the production of practical exercises.
Program
1. Introduction to digital cinematography;
2. Video camera operating techniques;
3. Principles of composition and framing;
4. Lighting techniques;
5. Integration of sound with digital cinematography;
6. Video post-production in a digital environment;
7. Project development in the cinematography component;
8. Production and presentation of exercises with practical and creative application.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment:
Presentation of practical cinematography exercises.
Exercise #1: scene applied to on-camera practice of focal lengths, exposure and depth of field, including analysis and a technical report (20%).
Exercise #2: scene applied to lighting design for camera, including analysis and a technical report, integrating content from the previous exercise (20%).
Exercise #3 (final): scene applied to cinematography practice in a production context, including colour correction and grading in post-production, with analysis and a technical report, integrating content from the previous exercises (20%).
Attendance and participation: 20%.
Assessment by exam (normal, resit, special):
Presentation of exercises.
Exercise #1: Final Project a short mini-film applying cinematic genre techniques (50%).
Exercise #2: Cinematography dossier:
#2.1 Analysis and technical report on focal lengths, exposure and depth of field practice (12.5%).
#2.2 Analysis and technical report on cinematic genre lighting design practice (12.5%).
#2.3 Analysis and technical report on cinematography practice with colour correction and grading (12.5%).
#2.4 Analysis and technical report on post-production (12.5%).
Assessment follows Article 11 of the IPT Academic Regulations. Students with a mark equal or superior to 10 in continuous assessment are exempt from the exam.
Bibliography
- Blain, B. (2012). Cinematography - Theory and Practice. Reino Unido: Elsevier Inc.
- Malkiewicz, K. (1986). Film Lighting. Nova Iorque: Prentice-Hall
- Schaefer, D. (2013). Masters of Light. California: University of California Press
- Storaro, V. (2004). Storaro: Writing With Light Trilogy. Califórnia: Aperture
Teaching Method
1. Exposition of theoretical content
2. Analysis and debate of case studies presented by the teacher
3. Presentation and analysis of the exercises produced
Software used in class
Microsoft Teams
DaVinci Resolve
