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Program of Photography and Cameraman Operation

FKM165

LIGHTING TECHNIQUES

Course Code
FKM165
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the basic concepts of video light.
  2. Knows the different lighting techniques used in video technology
  3. Sets video lighting on basic level,.
  4. Uses the lighting in creating the atmosphere.
  5. Selects the necessary type of lighting.
  6. Knows the subject of digital effects on computer about lighting.
  7. Makes comments on the impact of video sources and type of visual light.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionStudents acquire basic lighting information to provide a systematic framework of specific information and ensure that they understand the importance of light for the use of video production and learn to use them as elements of a composition intended. Learn to use the techniques to create a sense of light and atmosphere is provided.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course description. Course content and purpose of the lectures, course materials and presentation methods of operation.
2nd Week An overview video light. Light sources and types of lighting
3rd Week Film and video technology, the historical development of the light. Light in Motion, Homework ; distribution of subjects
4th Week Relationship between the camera and the light. Lenses and filters. Related terms
5th Week Lighting Techniques. The use of lighting techniques on photograph and videos
6th Week The control of Lighting, Flashes and studio lighting, Assignment submission and presentation
7th Week Lighting for creating atmosphere I
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Lighting for creating atmosphere II
10th Week The importance of lighting in television and video technology
11th Week Light and motion picture
12th Week The importance of the use of lighting varieties according to different areas
13th Week Practice course
14th Week Differences in the use of photography and video light. In both fields, the use of light tricks
Recommended or Required ReadingMOTION PICTURE & VIDEO LIGHTING, Blain Brown, 2008
MINIMALIST LIGHTING, Kirk Tuck, 2008
THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S GUIDE TO USING LIGHTING, Ted Schwarz and Brian Stoppe, Thom O'Connor
THE FIVE C's OF CINEMATOGRAPHY, Joseph V. Mascelli, 1965
SİNEMANIN ABC'si, Rıza Kıraç, 2012
Bir Film Yapmak, Leyla Adalı, 2008
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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