INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO | CLASS SYLLABUS

September 4 - October 23, 2001 [ Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30pm ]
Location: 2990 Richmond, one block west of Kirby

WEEK 1
Bring a camera and 35mm roll of slide film, such as Fuji Astia, that indicates "For Daylight Use" and "Process E-6."

Lighting Demonstration: Test Class Members' Camera Light Meters.

Lecture Topics:
General Use of Cameras and Lighting Equipment.
Light Meters and Accurate Exposure.
Relationship Between Shutter Speed and Aperture.
Film Speed and Image Resolution.
Manipulating the Film Process.
Compare Continuous Light and Strobe.
Compare Lighting for Video and Still Photography.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Digital.
Equipment Considerations in Photographic Situations.
Discussion About Class Members' Subject Interests.
Note: We will continue discussion of above topics throughout the course.

WEEK 2
Discuss Image Composition.
Review Camera Light Meter Tests.

WEEK 3
Discuss Equipment Logistics.
Location Lighting Demonstration.

WEEK 4
Discuss Image Connotation.
Review Class Members' Photographs.

WEEK 5
Studio Lighting Demonstration.

WEEK 6
Discuss Image Presentation.
Review Class Members' Photographs.

WEEK 7
Lighting Demonstration (to be determined).

WEEK 8
Final Review of Class Members' Photographs.


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