Checking date: 07/05/2020


Course: 2019/2020

Digital Post-production
(13524)
Dual Bachelor in Journalism and Film, Television and Media Studies (2008 Study Plan) (Plan: 176 - Estudio: 231)


Coordinating teacher: UTRAY DELGADO, FRANCISCO

Department assigned to the subject: Communication and Media Studies Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Subject / s with use of audio visual production equipment: camera, sound, editing and post-production.
1. Knowledge and approach to the video editing basis and the techniques and digital post-production processes. 2. Knowledge of technical and operational systems of the current editing and digital post-production equipments. 3. Ability to identify the various possibilities offered by digital post-production equipments: digital composition, digital effects, 2D/3D graphics & animation. 4. Capacity to operate post-production and video editing equipments. 5. Ability to assume post-production responsibilities in the post-production process.
Description of contents: programme
1. Digital Compositing - Workflow - Matte creation and editting - Chroma Key - 3D compositing - Motion graphics - Typographic animation 2. Digital image compression 3. Color correction 4. Motion control
Learning activities and methodology
1. Lectures Theoretical classes to introduce students in the theories of video edition, digital post-production and visual effects. Competences 1, 2 and 3 (1 ECTS). 2. Practical classes Use and management of digital post-production equipment and software. Problem-based cases about post-production. Competences 4 and 5 (1.5 ECTS). 3. Student work Active learning whereby students create their own practices based on teaching materials. Analysis of readings to discuss in class. Competencies 1, 2 and 3 (1 ECTS). Preparation of practical classes and presentation of a practice of post-production. Competences 3, 4 and 5. Credits (2.5 ECTS).
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

Basic Bibliography
  • Brinkman, R.. The art and science of Digital Compositing. Techniques for visual effects, animation and motion graphics. Morgan Kauffman. 2008
  • Dobbert, Tim . Matchmoving. The invisible art of Camera Tracking. . Sybex, Wiley. 2013
  • Hornung, Erica . The Art and Technique of Matchmoving. Solutions for the VFX Artist. Focal Press. 2010
  • Hullfish, Steve . The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction (2dn edition) . Focal Press. 2013
  • Prieto Souto, X. y Doménech González, G.. Respirar con la imagen. Conversaciones sobre montaje con Teresa Font.. TECMERIN. 2019
  • Rajas, Mario y Álvarez, Sergio (eds.) . Tecnologías audiovisuales en la era digital. Fragua. 2014
  • Utray, F., Armenteros, M. & Benítez, A.J. . Postproducción digital. Una perspectiva contemporánea. Dykinson. 2015
  • Van Hurkman, Alexis . Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema (2nd Edition) . Peachpitpress. 2013
  • White, T. . Animación del lápiz al pixel. Técnicas clásicas para animadores digitales.. Omega. 2010
  • Wright, Steve . Digital Compositing for Film and Video (3nd Edition) . Focal press. 2010
Recursos electrónicosElectronic Resources *
Additional Bibliography
  • Selby, Andrew. Animación. Nuevos proyectos y procesos creativos.. Parramón ediciones.. 2009.
  • White, Tony. Animación del lápiz al pixel. Técnicas clásicas para animadores digitales.. Omega.. 2010.
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