15CN33T: Motion Picture Photography Cinema 3rd Sem Syllabus for Diploma DTE Karnataka C15 Scheme

Motion Picture Photography 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 (15CN33T), 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.

For all other cinema 3rd sem syllabus for diploma c15 scheme dte karnataka you can visit Cinema 3rd Sem Syllabus for Diploma C15 Scheme DTE Karnataka Subjects. The detail syllabus for motion picture photography is as follows.

Pre-requisites:

knowledge of Light, Optics & basics of Photography

Course Objectives:

1. To Know the basic Principles of Capturing Action.
2. To know the Factors responsible for Visual Attention of the Audience
3. To Know the concept of Movie camera Intermittent Mechanism
4. To Understand the Routines of Image processing, Signification of Various Formats.
5. To Understand the Routines of periodical Camera section, Problems of Trouble shooting while capturing.

Course Outcomes:

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UNIT 01 INTRODUCTION TO motion picture photography

introduction, scope of cinematography, sections, concepts, illusion of motion, compare between human eye & brain. factors responsible for visual attention of the audience. basics of motion picture photography. persistence of vision. film formats and aspect ratio.

unit 02 anotomy of motion picture camera

introduction, lens, aperture, picture gate, shutter- intermittent mechanism, pressure plate, claw mechanism, claw motion, registration pin, bell and howell pull down, shuttle gate pull down, intermittent, sprocket wheel, transport mechanism, shutter mechanism and types, different types of viewing systems, various frame rates and aspect ratio, high speed and supersonic speeds of films, tachometer. camera accessories, matte box, changing bags. anatomy of motion picture digital cameras.

unit 03 SUB STANDARD CAMERA

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UNIT 04 STANDARD CAMERAS

35 mm 04 perf , mitchell, arri, aaton, eyemo , panavision, bell & howell ,35 mm 03 perf , arri, panavision,35 mm 02 perf arri, panavision techniscope complete accessories. introduction, formats, academy wide screen formats, super 35, 3 and 2 perforations , vistavision, types of perforations, sound films, 3d systems, techniscope.

UNIT 05 SPECIAL CAMERAS

cinemascope , anamorphic ,super35, wide screen 70 mm vistavision, techniscope and technicolor .70 mm -introduction fox grandeur, todd ao, panavision, blow ups, ultra panavision, special effects, imax, 70mm 3d, imax 3d.standard 65mm (5/70) (todd -ao, super panavision) ultra panavision 70 (mgm camera 65) slowscan, imax(15/70) imax dome/omnimax, omnivision cinema 180, dynavision (8/70), astrovision (10/90) technirama, circarama, cinerama, cinemiracle.aspect ratio standard: standard 4:3 (t.v/1.375:1) (academy video framing issues- wide screen, anamorphic wide screen, letter box, pan and scan (full screen), open matte, shoot and project.

UNIT 06 CAMERA MOTORS

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Reference Books:

1. The Camera Assistant ; A complete professional Handbook by Douglas C. Hart , focal press .1996
2. The Camera Assistant’s manual by David E. Elkins, Focal press . 1991.
3. The Cinematographer’s Handbook Film & Video by A.S. Kanal, Vikshi Institute of Media Studies pub. I Ed. 2001.
4. American Cinematographer Manual., pub by the American Society of Cinematographers, Hollywood, 1986, 1993.
5. Professional 16/35 mm Cameraman’s Handbook, by Verne & Sylvia Carlson, Amphoto, NY, 1981.
6. Panaflex Users Manual., by David W. Samuelson. Focal press .Boston & London.1980
7. The Arri 35 Book. By Jon Fauer .Arriflex . Blauvelt. NewYork.1989
8. ‘Hands On’ manual for Cinematographers , by David W.Samuelson Focal press Boston & London.1994
9. The Arri 16 Book. By Jon Fauer .Arriflex . Blauvelt. NewYork.1989
10. Student Filmmaker’s Handbook, Eastman Kodak , Rochester, NY,1992
11. Cinematographer’s Field Guide, Eastman Kodak , Rochester, NY,1992
12. Motion Picture Camera Data, by David W.Samuelson. Communication Arts Books, NewYork,1979
13. Motion Picture Camera Techniques, by David W Samuelson Communication Arts Books,NY, 1984
14. Motion Picture Camera & Lighting Equipment, by David W. Samuelson. Communication Arts Books, NewYork , 1986

Course Delivery:

The course will be delivered through lectures and presentations, suitable Videos. demonstration hand -in-hand experience, with suitable equipments and accessories Fallowed by sample video screening and panel discussion

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. Collect the n number(birth of photography to till date) of motion picture photography camera manuals and submit
2. Submit a R&D report on aspect ratio since birth of photography till date
3. Visit an industry and submit a report on Types of filming cameras and techniques as per film industry norms

Model Question Paper:

(CIE)

1. basics of motion picture photography
2. Explain scope of cinematography Or Explain Persistence of vision and illusion of motion
3. Explain Intermittent mechanism, and its types
4. Define pressure plate, claw mechanism, claw motion, registration pin, bell and Howell pull down, Or Define shuttle gate pull down, intermittent, sprocket wheel, transport mechanism, shutter mechanism

Model Question Paper:

Part A Each- 05 marks

1. Explain the Focal length of lens, Angle of Coverage- Size of the Image.
2. Compare between the Human Eye & Brain.
3. State the importance of the Changing bag, Magazine cover & Rain cover
4. State the Comparing the Wide, Normal & Tele lenses in terms of depth of field.
5. Define the Factors responsible for the Visual Attention of the Audience
6. Explain the Power driven-a) AC motors – Synchronous motors (fixed speed).
7. Explain the Tracking Shots, Crane shots, panoramic Shots.
8. Define the DC motors & Variable speed motor.
9. State the Compare the effects of Trolley & Zoom movement

Part B 10 marks

1. State the Sections, Concepts & Illusion of Motion.
2. Explain the applications of the Lens hood, Matte box &Blimp.
3. Define the working principle of Claw Motion & Registration Pin
4. State the functioning of Claw Mechanism
5. Derive the Bell & Howell Shuttle Gate Intermittent
6. Explain the Camera speed & functioning of the Tachometer
7. Describe the Camera movements – Pan, Tilt, Dolly in, Dolly out & Tracking Shot
8. Define the Reflex, Non reflex & Electronic viewfinder
9. Define the working principle of Claw Motion & Registration Pin
10. Derive the functions of Forward run & Reverse motor

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