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Course Detail

Course Name Product Visualization – Photography & Videography
Course Code 24DES183
Program B.Des. (Hons.) in Communication Design
Semester 2
Credits 3
Campus Kochi

Syllabus

Unit I

Understanding the Equipment- Different types of cameras- Digital, DSLR &, Mirrorless Camera, Large Format, Full Frame and Cropped Censor. Camera’s Focus,

Unit II

Understanding the concept of Exposure- Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Video Mode- Concept of aspect ratio and frame rate.

Unit III

Practicing Composition: The rule of thirds, Balancing Elements, Symmetry and Patterns, Lines and Shapes – Horizontal Lines, Vertical Lines, Leading Lines Frame within a Frame, Rule of Space- Negative Space and Positive Space

Unit IV

Working with Camera Lens- Different types of lenses- Focal Length- Telephoto Lens, Wide Angle Lens and Normal Lens- Tilt Shift Lens- Zoom Lens and Prime Lens. Light Gathering Power of Lens, Lens Perspective, Foreshortening. Lens Filters, Practicing Camera Support Systems, White balancing.

Unit V

Concept of Shots- Camera position and angle, Different types of shots, Camera movement- Motivation for camera movement.

Text Books / References

Reference:

  • Understanding Exposure (Fourth Edition) – Bryan Peterson
  • The Beginners Photography Guide – by Chris
  • Mastering Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, and Exposure- by Al Judge
  • Beginner’s Digital SLR Crash Course- by Deep
  • Video Production: Vasuki Belavadi

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