Production and Post Production

Paper Code: 
MCV 232
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  • Acquaint themselves with the various techniques of image capturing through camera.
  • Understand and apply the essence of visual grammar of television production. 
  • Develop skills for television writing and documentary production.

 

Learning Outcome:

Students will be able to:

1. Use a digital video camera to capture images using the following camera techniques and cinematography: rule of thirds, head room, talking space, close-up, medium shot, establishing shot, cut-away, basic shot sequence, tilt, pan, and zoom.

2. Understand the following digital videos terms and apply the technique or concept using a digital video camera: storyboarding, cinematic camera angles, lighting: key light, fill light, backlight, and background light.

3. Perform the match-cut unobtrusive edit by shooting in sequences, and cutting within the scene, on the action & between the actions for continuity.

 
  • Visual Grammar - Shot, Scene, Mis-en-scene
  • Deep focus, Basic Shots, OSS, Subjective\ POV and Objective shots.
  • Camera Angles, Camera Movements, Crane, Crab, Trolley, Dolly and Track.
  • Structure of camera: Single and 3-CCD
  • Camera Basics: Viewfinder, Camera Lens systems and controls
  • Concept of Colour Balancing, White and Black balance
  • Handling the camera: Contrast ratio, Aspect ratio-Exposure and Zebra, shutter speeds. 
  • Focusing methods: Selective focus, follow focus, rack focus, Depth-of-field.
  • Image Sensors, Indicators, Audio Circuits, Camera mounting Gear.    
  • Production Format: Single-camera shoot-Concept of Continuity and Imaginary Line.
  • Multi-camera shoot.
  • Planning for Post Production- Paper editing and Preview.
  • Preparing EDL, Backgrounds or Virtual reality Sets, Post Production Graphics and Animation.
  • Editing for documentary.
Essential Readings: 
  1. Riber, J. (2005)Writing and Producing for Television and Film. New Delhi. Sage.
  2. Mehta, N. (2009). Television in India. New York. Routledge.
  3. Vasuki, B. (2008).  Video Production New York. Oxford University Press. 
  4. Wadia, A. (2008). Film Television and Radio Production: Elements Dimensions and Trends.  New Delhi. Kanishka Publishers.
  5. Zettl, H. (2008). Television Production Handbook. Belmont, CA. Wadsworth.
References: 
  1. Rober, M. (2000). An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media: Script Writing essentials across the Genres. Oxford. Focal Press.
  2. Underwood, R. (2017). Roll!: Shooting TV News: Views from Behind the Lens. New York. Focal Press.
Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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