STUDY PROGRAMME
Film & Animation

AFAM CODE
ABPR31

DISCIPLINARY AREA
Photography

DISCIPLINARY FIELD
Direction of photography 2

CREDITS
6

APPROACH
Theoretical/project based

The course focuses on the introduction to the world of compositing and the understanding of the key elements of post-production. The program includes a complete overview of all the theoretical and technical tools such as lighting, shooting for VFX, colour correction and postproduction in compositing.

The course covers the theoretical-practical basics of video digital production. The goal is for the students to reach awareness and maturity in identifying suitable technical solutions for a movie set.

Successful students will be able to understand all the phases of correct lighting, colour correction and colour grading.

The total credits for this course are 6, divided as follows:

• DIRECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2: 3 CFA = 3 ECTS

• COLOR CORRECTION: 3 CFA = 3 ECTS

Successful students will be able to:

Develop skills that support a critical approach to images

• Develop original and complex solutions to wittingly recount and document reality.

• Manage professional light set-up

• Work on colour correction and post-production

• Use an effective post-production project methodology

DIRECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2:

• Digital Cinema camera workflow

• Set illumination design

• Set design and photography

• Case studies and illumination practice for static and moving objects

COLOR CORRECTION:

• Post-production workflow

• Introduction to colour correction

This is a theoretical/project based course.

During the course, the students will carry out the following didactic activities, which may vary depending on the projects that will be developed:

• Front lectures

• Use of tutorials, videos or other media tools

• Exercises and revisions

• Workshops

• Individual or group projects

• Individual study or research

Assessment criteria may include:

• • Graded exercises

  • Writing a paper

  • Oral exam

Further details on the specific tests will be given by each professor.

The final grade for this course will result from the weighted average of its modules.

Books and other recommended or required resources will be specified by the professor.