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Light like a dramatic expression tool in cinematography
Pavelek, Tomáš ; ŠPELDA, Josef (advisor) ; MACÁK, Jiří (referee)
This thesis focuses on the importance of light as one of the main aspects of filmmaking and as a main tool for creation of atmosphere in cinematography.
I mention some expressive cinematographer's styles in the history of cinematography and how different the work with light was in the context of the era.
I focus on realistic and logical way of work with light and on technical and technological cinematographer's tools
which enable this work and help him to create the light atmospheres and support the script to be perfectly visually translated.
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EXPERIENCING AND PERSONATING
Kotrbatá, Jana ; SALZMANNOVÁ, Eva (advisor) ; TÖPFER, Tomáš (referee)
I address the subject of experiencing and personating in my thesis. I try to capture principal Stanislavkij´s and Diderot´s theories in one capture but mainly I try to reflect upon my own experiences. I compare all my graduation stagings in the Disk theatre and I describe in individual chapters how I worked on particular characters, how I approaches my work, which expressive devices i chose etx.
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VISUAL MEANS OF EXPRESSION IN SERGEI PARAJANOV‘ WORK
Hrubý, Jan ; MAREK, Diviš (advisor) ; HOJDA, Petr (referee)
This bachelor theses are concentrated on Sergei Parajanov, one of the most distinctive film authors from the 20th century. With his unique author approach he created films which are very distinctive with their visual poetic. Thru analysis of the means of expressions of Parajanov core works, the theses focus on aspects which are typical mainly in visual means of expression and cinematography approach. The aim of this work is to show the uniqueness of the artistic vision of Sergei Parajanov and also of the film language he uses, which is the base of the most contemporary film productions.
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Sound procedures inspired by Nuri Bilge Ceylan films
Chrudina, Matěj ; SKALL, Vladimír (advisor) ; KUDLÁČ, Jakub (referee)
In my final thesis I am going to focus on the sound and music dramaturgy of the Nuri Bilge Ceylans movies. I choose to write about his work because he can think about the movie as a whole and always pays attention to the sound design. Ceylan often experiments with diegetic music and motives he uses are sometimes very unusual compared with conventional cinematography. Another reason why his work inspired me for my final thesis is the fact, that my approach to film sound is in many ways similar to what he is doing. Therefore I can demonstrate my view on this topic using the specific expamples of his work. I am focusing on all the movies he had done between 1997 and 2014. I am going to pick the most exciting sound moments from each movie. I am also going to highlight some of the elements that constantly repeats through his filmography, thus defining his style. As a result of my work I want to point out the examples proving that the film soundtrack should not only be viewed as support for visual but as an equal part of the narrative conveying the information which can be heard but not viewed.
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When Colour Narrates: Colour as a Narrative Tool in Audiovisual Storytelling
Larsen, Morten ; JÍCHA, Marek (advisor) ; KLARICOVÁ, Kateřina (referee)
This thesis explores the use of colour as a narrative tool within the realm of cinema. Even though colours have taken up a considerable role in the history of film, colour theory and colour aesthetic have not received reasonable attention in film studies compared to other fields. The thesis reflects upon why this might be the case based on the hypothesis by David Bachelor that a history long “chromophobia” has existed in the arts in the Western world. The paper then seeks to give an overview of relevant theory of colour that tries to shed light on the multiplex nature of colour itself, and in continuation to that, its ability to convey meaning within audio-visual story-telling. Finally, this paper shall investigate the selected works by three directors - Eric Rohmer, Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Alfred Hitchcock - that utilize colour narratively within their work but in various ways. It is the aim of this thesis that the analysis supported by theory shall prove the quality and unique property of colour in audio-visual storytelling.
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Means of expression in film noir and their use in the following development of world cinematography
Pospíšil, Petr ; SMUTNÝ, Vladimír (advisor) ; MACÁK, Jiří (referee)
This thesis describes the origins of film-noir genre, historical context of classic noir era as well as the influence of its film predecessors, emphasising the tradition of german expressionism. Each single aspect creating the characteristic film-noir look is analysed and described in detail, and illustrated using film stills containing such aspect. Following text summarises reasons and circumstances of the end of this classic era. The second part of my thesis is dedicated to the utilization of this noir aspects in later films all the way up to the present times. This part is also supplemented with practical examples of these elemets being used.
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Internal Film Logic
Tichovský, Martin ; JÍCHA, Marek (advisor) ; SMUTNÝ, Vladimír (referee)
Abstract
The thesis Internal film logic analyzes the processes by which an audience is guided through visual signs. Film is conceived here as a type of communication. The text explores processes and relationships in the author-artwork-audience axis, and offers a terminological apparatus to philosophically work with basic questions regarding creative intention. The purpose of this work is to lead the reader-cinematographer towards awareness of organic structures within film alongside the commonly utilized technical frameworks. If an author can conceive of film as a communication process, then a film can come to life as a „dialogue“: to direct audience's thought paths, provoke their intellectual capabilities, and enliven their experiences against their expectations.
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Image structure as an expressive element of motion pictures
Ticháček, David ; JÍCHA, Marek (advisor) ; MYSLÍK, Jiří (referee)
My bachelor thesis deals with the structure of the film image and its effect on the viewer of
the audiovisual work. It attempts to present an overall view of the image structure phenomenon.
The first part briefly describes the historical milestones that led to the phenomenon of film grain.
It further clarifies the essence of the concept of image structure and explores physicochemical
grain of film materials. It examines the aesthetic essence of film grain and points out the ways in
which human vision perceives grain. It describes methods employing the structure of the picture
in cinematographic practice. Through empirical research, it determines the real influence of the
grain in the image on the viewer’s perception of the emotional impact of the film and the image
itself.
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Camera movement
Mach, Adam ; BRABEC, Jaroslav (advisor) ; MAREK, Diviš (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the camera movement. The first part provides
basic information about camera movement and its properties. It divides
camera movements in terms of function and technology. It defines the
differences between the static and the dynamic camera and deals with the
camera's motion and long shot relationship. The second part consists from
few examples of the use of camera movement in specific film segments.
These examples are accompanied by a description of the camera's motion,
timeline, and pictures representing a certain part of the shot for better
illustration.
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Immersive Cinema
Marek, Filip ; WEISER, Antonín (advisor) ; FUXJÄGER, Klaus (referee)
This theoretical bachelor thesis aims to analyze “immersive” film from formal and narrative perspective. Immersivity is discussed through three primary elements: image, sound and theme. These categories are exemplified on two highly “immersive” films, Son of Saul (dir. László Nemes) and Gravity (dir. Alfonso Cuarón). The specific aspects of these films are transgressing the film medium itself, evoking physical reactions in spectators and therefore becoming distinct from the “classically” shot films.
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