Video Technology Fundamentals

Costs and available credits

  • The course requires a fee; the tuition cost is 90,000 HUF per semester.
  • 2 credit 

Neptun-code

  • BTEMMK054

Timetable

Subject Language Lecturer Time Location
Video technology fundamental English Zoltan Bertli

Thursday 4:00-6:00 p.m. 

First occasion 11 Sept 2025

Life Science Library 3rd floor Multimedia room.

The course syllabus
Week 1 – Introduction to the World of Videography
Overview of the stages of video production: pre-production, shooting, and post-production. Differences between film and online content creation.

Week 2 – Camera Types and How They Work
Comparison of DSLR, mirrorless, and professional video cameras. Sensor sizes, resolution, and frame rates explained.

Week 3 – Lenses and Field of View
Focal length, aperture, and depth of field. Characteristics of prime and zoom lenses. Choosing the right lens for each type of shot.

Week 4 – Exposure: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
Understanding how the three exposure settings affect the image. Using manual settings for creative control.

Week 5 – Focus and Sharpness
Autofocus systems, manual focus techniques. Focal plane, focus pulling, and sharpness planning.

Week 6 – Composition and Camera Setup
Framing, rule of thirds, golden ratio. Camera angles, shots, and movements (pan, tilt, dolly, etc.).

Week 7 – Basics of Lighting
Natural vs. artificial light. Three-point lighting: key, fill, and backlight. Color temperature and white balance.

Week 8 – Fundamentals of Audio Recording
Types of microphones (shotgun, lavalier, boom). Audio recorders and basic noise management. Syncing audio and video.

Week 9 – Shooting Practice (Outdoor Location)
Recording a short scene in small groups. Practicing camera positions and shot planning.

Week 10 – Shooting Practice (Indoor with Lighting)
Working with artificial lighting. Recording an interview or dialogue scene.

Week 11 – Video Formats, File Management, and Backup
Codecs and file types (MOV, MP4, ProRes, etc.). Organizing and backing up footage.

Week 12 – Editing Basics (Adobe Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve)
Introduction to the editing software interface. Basic editing: importing, cutting, rearranging, audio syncing.

Week 13 – Color Grading, Effects, and Titles
Basic color correction, using LUTs. Adding titles, transitions, and simple visual effects.

Week 14 – Final Project Presentation and Evaluation
Screening of student short films. Group critique and feedback focusing on technical implementation.

Assessment method: project work (exam presentation)

Exam evaluation: practical grade

This course is available in hungarian

Last update: 2025. 09. 08. 08:44