Assignment

Short narrative film proposal:•Story outline•Shot list*Storyboard •Location Scouting•Casting (find some one in your group)

Turn in your short film proposal to your lab instructor on Week 4 (9/21, 9/22, 9/23)

The Film Camera

Bolex H-16 Reflex 16mm camera

Bolex H-16 Reflex 16mm camera

An Overview of the Camera

» The Lens» The Lens Mount» The Viewfinder» The Film Chamber» The Motor» The Film gate and claw» The Shutter

» The Lens» The Lens Mount» The Viewfinder» The Film Chamber» The Motor» The Film gate and claw» The Shutter

Exposure» Exposure is determined by intensity of

light that pass through the lens and the time each frame is exposed to the light.

» Exposure = Intensity X TimeIt is controlled by aperture(T-stop) and (camera speed)Frame-rate

» Other factures that play a role in determining exposure are:

Film speed, Lighting, Filter, Shutter Angle

» Exposure is determined by intensity of light that pass through the lens and the time each frame is exposed to the light.

» Exposure = Intensity X TimeIt is controlled by aperture(T-stop) and (camera speed)Frame-rate

» Other factures that play a role in determining exposure are:

Film speed, Lighting, Filter, Shutter Angle

Aperture

The intensity of the light is controlled by aperture. The aperture of the camera is like the iris of the eye.

The intensity of the light is controlled by aperture. The aperture of the camera is like the iris of the eye.

Film Speed

» A fast stock or high film speed refers to a film’s sensitivity to light. The higher the film speed, the more sensitive it is to light. ASA number

» Typical film speed:50D -100T and below: Slow200T-320T: Medium500T-800T: Fast

» A fast stock or high film speed refers to a film’s sensitivity to light. The higher the film speed, the more sensitive it is to light. ASA number

» Typical film speed:50D -100T and below: Slow200T-320T: Medium500T-800T: Fast

Camera Speed of Film Rate

» Standard Speed: 24fps» Slow motion: speed faster than 24fps» Fast motion:

Undercranking: speed slower than 24fpsTime-lapse: With significantly slower speeds, time is proportionally sped up.Animation.

» Standard Speed: 24fps» Slow motion: speed faster than 24fps» Fast motion:

Undercranking: speed slower than 24fpsTime-lapse: With significantly slower speeds, time is proportionally sped up.Animation.

The Variable Shutter

» Narrowing the angle reduces the exposure time.» Exposure time (shutter speed):

1/50second in 180˚shutter angle.» For achieving the selected f-stops or depth of

field» In-camera fades and dissolves

» Narrowing the angle reduces the exposure time.» Exposure time (shutter speed):

1/50second in 180˚shutter angle.» For achieving the selected f-stops or depth of

field» In-camera fades and dissolves

Motion Picture Film Characteristics

» Film Size: » 65mm: Optimum image quality and effects

works» 35mm: Theatrical release and broadcast

television» 16mm: Transfer to video for broadcast

television and student filmmaking» 8mm: Student filmmaking and special looks

» Film Size: » 65mm: Optimum image quality and effects

works» 35mm: Theatrical release and broadcast

television» 16mm: Transfer to video for broadcast

television and student filmmaking» 8mm: Student filmmaking and special looks

Aspect Ratio

» 1.33 :1- academy or standard (4:3)» 1.66:1- European widescreen» 1.85:1- American widescreen

(16:9)» 2.35:1- Anamorphic projected

image (Super 35mm)

» 1.33 :1- academy or standard (4:3)» 1.66:1- European widescreen» 1.85:1- American widescreen

(16:9)» 2.35:1- Anamorphic projected

image (Super 35mm)

Light Measurements

» Incident light meters measure the intensity of illumination coming from the lamp and express the reading in f-stops, based on the film speed and camera speed or shutter speed input.

» Reflected light meters measure the light reflected from the subject and yield a reading in lumens per square foot

» Incident light meters measure the intensity of illumination coming from the lamp and express the reading in f-stops, based on the film speed and camera speed or shutter speed input.

» Reflected light meters measure the light reflected from the subject and yield a reading in lumens per square foot

Four things to pay attention on your shoot* Composition* Exposure* Focus* Light

Reading: Chapter 4: The Lens