Film and Lighting v2

Purpose of this assignment This assignment aims to develop learners’ understanding of camera and lighting equipment and provide them with skills needed to use this equipment in moving image production. Scenario The operation of camera is lighting are fundamental to all moving image production. Whilst people working in these production areas will specialise in one or the other, a sound knowledge of both is required as the two have to work in perfect harmony if acceptable results are to be achieved. This unit aims to develop the skills of camera operators in camera acquisition whether for TV (studio, multi-camera and outside broadcast), video or film production. Learners will be introduced to the operating functions of a camera and they will explore the technical requirements for shooting material for editing into a finished production. Learners will be introduced to the conventions surrounding shots, sequences and framing. They will be able to explore and use lighting techniques using studio or location lighting equipment. Task 1 WRITTEN REPORT Understand theory of light as it applies to camera lenses and lighting (LO1 1.1, 1.2 ) For the written part of this assignment your are required to produce a report on the following subjects: Theory of Light: • geometrical optics; • quantum optics; • refraction; • light spectrum; • inverse square law; • photometry Lenses: • lens length (macro, wide, normal, telephoto, zoom); • lens structure (simple, compound, mirror); • depth of field; • f numbers; • diffraction limit Recording media: • film; • film speed; • reciprocity; • charge coupled devices (CCDs); • quantum efficiency Colour: • colour of light (daylight, artificial light, colour temperature); • colour saturation Lights: • redhead; • blonde; • handbasher; • inky-dinkies; • HMI; • LED It is recommended that you use these caption headings in report, and report fully on each item required. Approximately 3000 words in final draft report.