Production and Post Production

Paper Code: 
24MCV232
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to master advanced camera techniques and handling to enhance visual storytelling and narrative depth in both single and multi-camera productions.

Course Outcomes: 

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24MCV232

Production And Post Production (Theory)

CO24:  Develop advanced skills in utilizing camera angles and movements.

CO25: Analyse camera structure, basics, and handling techniques, including color balancing, exposure control, and aspect ratio adjustment.

CO26: Develop proficiency in various focusing methods such as selective focus, follow focus, and rack focus, while gaining understanding of essential camera components.

CO27:  Explore single-camera and multi-camera shooting techniques.

CO 28: Develop expertise in planning for post-production.

CO29: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, , Simulation, Seminar presentation, , Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Visual Storytelling: Exploring Shot Composition and Camera Techniques
  • 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
12.00
Unit II: 
Camera Technology: From Basics to Advanced Controls
  • 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 speed

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Focusing Techniques and Camera Technology
  • Focusing methods: Selective focus, follow focus, rack focus, Depth-of-field
  • Image Sensors, Indicators, Audio Circuits, Camera mounting Gear 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Production Formats: Single and Multi-Camera Techniques
  • Production Format: Single-camera shoot-Concept of Continuity and Imaginary Line
  • Multi-camera shoot

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Post-Production Planning: From Paper to Screen
  • 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: 
  • Riber,J. (2005)Writing and Producing for Television and Film. New Delhi. Sage.
  • Mehta, N. (2009). Television in India. New York. Routledge.
  • Vasuki, B. (2008).  Video Production New York. Oxford University Press.
  • Wadia, A. (2008). Film Television and Radio Production: Elements Dimensions and Trends.  New Delhi. Kanishka Publishers.
  • Zettl, H. (2008). Television Production Handbook. Belmont, CA. Wadsworth.
  • Rober, M. (2000). An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media: Script Writing essentials across the Genres. Oxford. Focal Press.
  • Underwood, R. (2017). Roll!: Shooting TV News: Views from Behind the Lens. New York. Focal Press.

 

References: 
  • Herbison-Evans, D. (2017). Television production: A classroom approach. CRC Press.
  • Millerson, G. (2011). Television production. Taylor & Francis.
  • Adcock, N. (2014). Basic lighting worktext for film and video. CRC Press.
  • Mascelli, J. V. (2013). The five C's of cinematography: Motion picture filming techniques. Silman-James Press.
  • Dancyger, K. (2013). The technique of film and video editing: History, theory, and practice. CRC Press.
  • Hobson, E. (2014). Broadcast television: A complete guide to the industry. Routledge.
  • Pizzi, M. (2012). Television and video engineering. McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Weisman, S. R. (2014). Broadcast basics: A beginner's guide to television news reporting and production. Routledge.
  • Alten, S. R. (2013). Audio in media. Cengage Learning.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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