104223 - CAMERA TECHNIQUES

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Jorge Oter Gonzalez

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 4

• Spanish

There are readings in English.

The subject belongs to the field of image, technique and content creation. The various topics discussed in the subject are designed to enable students to learn and use various cameras and recording accessories, as well as understanding their technology.

The skills to be developed are the audiovisual look, working in groups, solving problems with initiative, creating content based on an audiovisual narrative and knowing how to work with a video camera in a professional manner.

It is necessary to have studied Audiovisual Systems and Lighting.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others. 

Contents large group sessions (2 hours per week)

T1. Digital technology: from analog to digital

T2. Camera morphology and basic capture concepts

2.1. Basic concepts capture
2.2. Camera morphology
2.3. Camera accessories, monitoring and exposure tools

T3. Digital parameters and creation of the signal

3.1. Parameters of the digital image
3.2. Digital image formation
3.3. Gamma curves and LUT's

T4. Digital cameras
4.1. Types of current cameras: home, smartphone, prosumer, professionals, cinematography

Contents small group sessions (2 hours per week)

In the practical sessions, different aspects related to the following topics were discussed:

- Operation and organization for the assembly of camera equipment

- Basic camera parameters: Shutter Speed, White Balance, Dynamic Range.

- Signal processing

- Workflow in the camera team

- Stabilization and camera operation in motion I: mechanical stabilization

- Stabilization and camera operation in motion II: handheld stabilization and traveling

- Advanced recording with Smartphone

- Dialectic of plan-counterplan 

- Recording an interview: camera and light

The evaluation of the subject is separated between theoretical content and practical exercises.
- The theoretical content will be evaluated in two main tests. A final written test and a written paper accompanied by an oral presentation. In addition, two tests will be carried out in two short theoretical sessions. 
- To be able to make an average, the theoretical exam grade will be at least a 5.
- The practical content will be evaluated in different project installments and a practical exam.
- If you do not get more than a 4 in the total of the practices, the subject will be suspended without the possibility of recovery. 
- An activity not carried out will be equivalent to a numerical grade of 0.
- The identification of plagiarism is considered a serious circumstance that can lead to a grade of suspension for an activity. In case of detection of plagiarism, the coordination of the degree will be informed so that the corresponding disciplinary measures can be taken.
- If the subject is suspended, the recovery will consist of a theoretical exam of all the content of the subject which will be averaged with the average grade of the practicals. The minimum grade to average with the practice must be a 5. 
Only those students who have taken the final exam can qualify for recovery. In case of going to recovery, the minimum mark of the exam to average with the practices will have to be of a 5, otherwise the subject will be suspended. The internship grade will not be saved from one course to another.

Weighting
Delivery Audiovisual project 1: 10% of the grade.
Delivery Audiovisual project 2: 15% of the grade.
Delivery Audiovisual project 3: 15% of the grade.
Practical Exam: 10% of the grade. 
Tests in the classroom: 5% (2,5% of the grade each).
Oral presentation: 15% of the grade.
Final Theoretical Exam: 30% of the mark.

Carrasco, Jorge (2010). Cinema and digital television: Technical manual. Barcelona: University of Barcelona. 

Ascher, S. & Pincus, E (2012). The filmmaker's handbook. A comprehensive guide to the digital age. New York: Plume.

Bordwell, David; Thompson, Kritin (1995). Cinematographic art. Barcelona: Paidos.

Burum, Stephen (2007). American Cinematographer manual. Volume I. California: ASC Press.

Burum, Stephen (2007). American Cinematographer Manual. Volume II. California: ASC Press.

Carlson, Sylvia; Carlson, Verne (2000). Professional camera manual. Madrid: IORTV.

Stump, David (2014). Digital Cinematography: Fundamentals, Tools, Techniques, and workflows. Burlington: Focal Press.

Aumont, Jacques (2012). Filmmakers' theories. The conception of the cinema of the great directors. Barcelona: Paidós.

Bazin, André (2012). What is cinema? Madrid: Rialp.

Romaguera I Ramió, Joaquim; Alsina Thevenet, Homer (2010). Texts and manifestos of the cinema. Aesthetics. schools movements disciplines Innovations. Madrid: Chair.