H56.0039 Studio 4 Credits
Course Level: Introductory
Previously titled 'Digital Frame and Sequence'
This core production course is to be taken as a complement to Sound Image, in preparation for the Fundamentals of Sight and Sound: Film and Television courses. The course encompasses the basic elements of 35 mm still photography and multi-image sequencing. Covered are all camera functions, depth of field, motion, portraiture, lighting, color, narrative structure, and composition. Sequencing of images is accomplished digitally using Final Cut Pro on Macintosh workstations. The class meets each week during one lecture section for production information, screenings, and discussions along with a lab section where students learn digital editing. Each student does photographic assignments and directs two multi-image projects. Additionally, students serve on a group project. All students must have a 35 mm, fully adjustable camera and light meter. An automatic camera is not acceptable. The light meter may be in the camera. Special Note: Students are expected to put in 12 hours of crewing on upper classmen's film projects to introduce them to this very important collaborative aspect of the film and television profession. During the Freshman Colloquia, upper classmen will pitch their projects for interested students to sign up.
