15CN21T: Introduction To Cinematography Cinema 2nd Sem Syllabus for Diploma DTE Karnataka C15 Scheme

Introduction To Cinematography detail DTE Kar Diploma syllabus for Cinematography (CN), C15 scheme is extracted from DTE Karnataka official website and presented for diploma students. The course code (15CN21T), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below. The syllabus PDFs can be downloaded from official website.

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Pre-requisites:

Pre University physics chemistry and photography basics, Enthusiasm to learn the subject.

Course Objectives:

1. To Know and Understand the Various forms Cinematography aspects
2. Understand the various techniques of Cinematography
3. Select the suitable aesthetics for better Image quality
4. Know the various Image recording process
5. Understand the various filming techniques
6. Identify the various techniques of image quality in digital cinematography.

Course Outcomes:

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UNIT-I

EVOLUTION OF MOTION PICTURE:-

Introduction, Concepts, Illusion of Motion, Compare between human Eye & Brain. Factors responsiblefor Visual Attention of the Audience. Basics of Motion Picture photography. Birth of moving images, early contribution, Persistence of Vision. Scope of Cinematography Introduction-fps, Intermittent Mechanism, Claw Mechanism, Registration Pin, the Bell & Howell Shuttle Gate Intermittent, Sprocket Wheel, Transport mechanism , Shutter -mechanism. & types Variable angle, Reflex ,Non reflex, Electronic. Mirror Shutter & Reflex View finder
Aperture -F stops & T stops. Optimum Aperture. E=i*t, Depth of field, Depth of focus ,Back focus, Hyper focal distance,
Film Transport mechanism –

1. Spring Driven ( Variable speed Motor)
2. Power driven-
1. AC motors – Synchronous motors ( fixed speed )
2. DC motors : Variable speed motor, Forward run & Reverse motor, Governor controlled motor (Fixed speed ), Crystal controlled motor (Fixed, Variable speed, forward reverse motor)
3. Single Frame motor.

Unit -II

Lens

Image formation with a Positive lens & Negative lens. Image formation with a Compound Cinematographic lens. Factors responsible for Image ( Quality ) Reproducing capacity of Lens-Resolution, Contrast, Sharpness, Definition. ColourCoating, Flare & its Effects. Magnification of Lens- Image lens, Focal length & Magnification, Resolution, & Image Quality. Focal length of lens, Angle of Coverage- Size of the Image, Soft focus Lenses. Comparing the Wide, Normal, Tele lenses in terms of depth of field.Sharpness, Speed, Action, Perspective. Variable focal length lenses- Zoom, Construction, Limits, types. Advantages & Disadvantages of Prime lens & Zoom Lens.Lens Defects – Spherical, & its effects on Image. Chromatic Aberration , Curvature of field, Astigmatism, Aspherical lens, Apochromatic lens, Achromatic lens. Lens Calibration -Lens Limitations. Lens care & Maintenance.
Special Lenses Fish eye, Anamorphic, Stereo, Diopter, Depth of field – Factors, Hyper focal distance, Circle of Confusion, Speed of Lens. Lenses of Film Cameras & Video Cameras. Relationship between Camera lens & Camera movement. Camera Angles – Low ,High, % , Dramatic & Psychological effects of Camera angle. Master prime , Ultraprime ,Compact prime, lenses

EXPOSURE

Definition, equation, f/t stop ,ISO-shutter-aperture, HDcurve, contrast depth of image, Exposure measurement-incident/reflectance/two in one. Shutter speed v/s shutter angle,fps v/s exposure time interval chart, Depth of field varies for still and film lenses,

Unit-III

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Unit-IV

Filming techniques

Types of Shots
BASIC TECHNIQUES,-Types of movement pan tilt move in/move out zoom, punch in
Moving shots- Tracking Shots, Crane shots, panoramic Shots, Compare the effects of Trolley & Zoom movement, counter move , reveal, circle track moves, rolling shots
Master scene/triple take, coverage, in-one, freeform method, montage, POV,
DOP-camera operator,Associate DOP, Assistants DOP, Lighting DOP , Focus puller ,Film loader, Data maintainer(clop boy).
Masking techniques- Double exposure v/s body double, Travelling matte, Travelling Cinematography, Aerial /underwater etc

Unit-v

CAMERA SUPPORT SYSTEM

Tripod, High Hat, Spreader with wheels, Head- Friction Geared, Fluid, & Gyro Head, Camera release Wedge plate .Trolley Dolly or Crane, Large Camera Crane, Remote Camera control system, Fixing Camera for Vehicle, Hand held Cameras – Monopod , Steadycam . Camera mounting- camera head and types, hi hat, rocker plate , tilt plate, Dutch head,
Special mounting heads-crane ,jib, steady cam, fly cam , spider cam, camera mounting on vehicles-car, helicopter under water housing accessories, aerial filming accessories etc,
Camera movements – Pan, Tilt, Trolly in, Trolly out.Tracking Shots.
Lens hood, Matte box, Blimp, Changing bag, Magazine cover, Rain cover. Tachometer. Lens Mount – Turret, Hard mount. Camera speed -Magazines -Types, Threading ,sizes. Indoor & Outdoor Cameras – Limitations. Outdoor & Indoor Shooting accessories

Unit-VI

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Course Delivery:

The course will be delivered through lectures and presentations, suitable Videos. demonstration hand -in-hand experience, with suitable equipments and accessories

Suggested List of Student Activities:

Note: the following activities or similar activities for assessing CIE (IA) for 5 marks (Any one)

1. Each student should do any one of the following type activity or any other similar activity related to the course and before conduction, get it approved from concerned Teacher and HOD.
2. Each student should conduct different activity and no repeating should occur

1. Concept/story/Script writing exercise for photoplay-under faculty guidance
2. Production plan and quality control to meet ansel adam zones and story aesthetics
3. Candid photography planning and execution

Model Question Paper:

(CIE)

1. Define persistence of vision and its association with illusion of motion
2. Explain Intermittent Mechanism, Or explain Claw Mechanism,
3. Explain Image formation with a Compound Cinematographic lens.
4. Describe the Factors responsible for Image Quality Or Describe Reproducing capacity of Lens by considering lens Resolution, Contrast, Sharpness, as main aspects

Model Question Paper:

Part-A

1. Define Motion Picture photography.
2. Define Aperture and Optimum Aperture.
3. Define Chromatic Aberration ,
4. State Lens Limitations.
5. Describe Latent image structure:
6. Discuss the necessity of Picture tests,
7. Explain sensitometer
8. Define Gamma, and its importance
9. Explain the Types of Shots for filming

Part -B

1. State Depth of field, Depth of focus , Back focus, Hyper focal distance,
2. Narrate Lens Defects & its effects on Image.
3. Explain the types of shutters (Variable angle, Reflex , Non reflex, Electronic.
4. Mirror Shutter )
5. Describe Sprocket Wheel, and film Transport mechanism ,
6. Differentiate between Tape-based workflows, and File-based workflows,
7. Narrate the Birth of moving images and early contribution,
8. Write short notes on Reciprocity Law, Exposure range, &Latitude, dynamic range.
9. Mention the Factors responsible for Visual Attention of the Audience.
10. Describe variety of shutters available for motion picture filming.

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