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Film Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. An animation technique that uses a computer program to interpolate frames to produce the effect of an object or creature changing gradually into something different. The program calculates the way the image must change in order for the first image to






2. A technique of moving a zoom lens from a wide-angle position to a telephoto position - which results in a magnification of the subject within the frame - and keeps the subject in focus






3. The horizontal turning movement of an otherwise immobile camera across a scene from left to right or vice versa






4. A technique of arranging the actors on the set to take advantage of deep focus cinematography - which allows for many planes of depth in the film frame to remain in focus






5. A technician responsible for splicing and assembling the film negative to the editor's specifications






6. A relatively long - uninterrupted sot - generally of a minute or more






7. Projecting a series of frames of film with the same image - which appears to stop the action






8. A technique of underdeveloping exposed film stock (leaving it in a chemical batch a shorter amount of time than usual) in order to achieve the visual effect of reducing contrast






9. A device that projects photographs or footage onto glass so that images can be traced by hand to create animated images






10. A continuity editing technique that preserves spatial continuity by using a character's line of vision as motivation for a cut






11. A compositing method that allows cinematographers to combine live action and settings that are filmed or created separately. Actors are filmed against a green or blue background. During post-production - this background is filled in with an image thr






12. A direct vocal address to the audience - Which may emanate from a character or from a narrative voice apparently unrelated to the diegesis






13. A small - variable opening on a camera lens that regulates the amount of light entering the camera and striking the surface of the film






14. Prefogging; a cinematographic technique that exposes raw film stock to light before - during - or after shooting - resulting in an image with reduced contrast. This effect can also be created using digital post-production techniques






15. A film style that emerged in the 1910s in Germany. It was heavily indebted to the Expressionist art movement of the time and influenced subsequent horror films and film noir






16. A neutral account of the basic plot and style of a film - a part of a film - or a group of films






17. A musical in which some or all musical numbers are not motivated by the narrative; for example - characters sing and dance throughout the film but at least some performances are not staged for an onscreen audience. Examples include Oklahoma - The umb






18. A scene transition wherein sound from one scene bleeds over into the ext scene - often resulting in a contrast between sound image






19. Color. The strength of a hue is measured by its saturation or desaturation






20. The details of a character's past that emerge as the film unfolds - and which often play a role in character motivation






21. The individual arrangement of lighting and camera placement used for each shot






22. Also called 'rushes.' Footage exposed and developed quickly so that the director can assess the day's work






23. A statement that presents an argument about a film's meaning and significance






24. A system initially developed for marketing films by creating and promoting stars as objects of admiration. The promotion of stars has now become an end in itself






25. A system for recording images on magnetic tape using a digital signal - that is - an electronic signal comprised of 0s and 1s






26. A shot transition where shot A slowly disappears as the screen becomes black before shot B appears. A fade-in is the reverse of this process






27. A crew member whose job is to measure the distance between the subject and the camera lens - marking the ring on the camera lens - and ensuring the ring is turned precisely so that the image is in focus






28. A type of matte shot - created by positioning a pane of optically flawless glass with a painting on it between the camera and the scene to be photographed. This combines the painting on the glass with the set or location - seen through the glass - be






29. Also called 'stop motion photography.' A technique of photographing a scene one frame at a time and moving the model between each shot






30. Any noticeable but unintended discrepancy from one shot to the next in costume - props - hairstyle - posture - etc.






31. A shot filmed from an airplane or helicopter






32. A series of individual drawings that provides a blueprint for the shooting of a scene






33. An effect created when more light is required to produce an image strakes the film stock - so that the resulting image exhibits high contrast - glaring light - and washed out shadows. This effect ma or may not be intentional on the filmmaker's part






34. The imagined world of the story






35. A story; a chain of events linked by cause-and-effect logic






36. A person responsible for putting a film together from a mass of developed footage - making decisions regarding pace - shot transitions - and which scenes and shots will be used






37. A shot depicting the human body from the waist up






38. Glass filters whose surface is etched with spots that refract light - so they create the appearance of water droplets in the air






39. The period after principal photography during which editing and looping take place - and special visual effects are added to the film






40. A post-studio era Hollywood film designed to appeal to the broadest possible audience by fusing a simple story line with major movie stars and mounting a lavish marketing campaign






41. A production crew responsible not for shooting the primary footage but - instead - for remote location shooting and B-roll. See also B-roll






42. A screenplay written and submitted to a studio or production company without a prior contract or agreement






43. The way an actor delivers a line of dialogue - including pauses - inflection - and emotion






44. The practice of shooting during the day but using filters and underexposure to create the illusion of nighttime






45. Light striking the emulsion layer of the film - activating light-sensitive grains






46. An early color process that replaced silver halide grains with colored salts






47. Everything audiences hear when they watch a sound film. The soundtrack is the composite of all three elements of film sound: dialogue - music - and sound effects






48. A film's main characters - one whose conflicts and motives drive the story forward






49. A camera shot taken at a large distance from the subject. Using the human body as the subject - a long shot captures the entire human form






50. The practice of Hollywood studios contracting out post-production work to individuals or firms outside the U.S.