LIGHTING TECHNIQUES

Course Code:

Π-4020

Semester:

2st Semester

Specialization Category:

ΜΕΥ

Course Hours:

6

ECTS:

6


Learning outcomes

  • Study of lighting teqniques through out various forms of art.
  • Studying of the peculiarities of light in photography
  • Knowledge of the basic lighting modes -background included- in relation to the specific
  • Nature of the materials and geometry of the subject
  • Developing skills for independent and personal learning

 

Course Outline

LECTURES

  • Introduction to the history of lighting in various art forms and featuring peculiarities in the art of photography
  • Lighting as a dinstictive feature of photography and its dialogue with the most important movements of art.
  • Photography in advertising
  • Photography in cinema
  • The photo studio
  • The natural light and flash units

 

LABORATORY

  • Directional and diffused lighting
  • How to properly assess the quality and quantity of light with suitable measuring instruments
  • How to use artificial lighting and flash units as well as their combination with existing light.
  • How to handle lighting units and accessories in the photo studio and in the field.
  • How to photograph in the studio plain objects, still life compositions and portrait as a condition to cope with the various forms of photography, such us fine art photography, commercial, fashion and animation.
  • How to photograph using a large format camera and its association with single lens reflex camera (SLR).

 

RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • Roger Hicks, Frances Schultz, “Still Life” , Hope Rotovision 1996 (ΤΕΙ 778,72)
  • Roger Hicks, Frances Schultz, Interior Shots, Hope Rotovision 1995
  • Roger Hicks, Frances Schultz, Product Shot, Hope Rotovision 1994
  • Carl Koch- J.J.- C.Marchesi, Large format, (Press Photo OE)
  • Antonia Losapio Professional photographing- Illustration [Book].
  • Dick Ward Photography for advertising [Book]. – [s.l.] : Macdonald Illustrated, 1990.
  • « Guide pratique de l’éclairage » cinéma, télévision, théâtre René Bouillot
  • Freeman Michael Close-up photography [Book]. – [s.l.] : ILEX, 2004.
  • Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It: Learn Step by Step How to Go from Empty Studio to Finished Image
  • Fruchtman Jerry Pro techniques of studio photography [Book]. – [s.l.] : HPBooks.
  • Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shot
  • René Bouillot , Guide pratique de l’éclairage, cinéma, télévision, théâtre