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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Two-thirds of the depth range along the z-axis is behind the focus point and one-third is in front of the focus point






2. Changing the plane of critical focus during a take while the camera is running






3. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






4. Deciding where you want to shoot (the look - the access - the logistics - the sound - and securing it)






5. Any cutting - arranging - trimming - corrections - or effects you might perform occur only virtually - in a preview mode. Original media files are not altered in any way. (Digital NLE is an example)






6. Dramatic Structure Matches - Content and Activity Matches - Matched Action Cuts - Graphic Matches - and Sound Bridges






7. Sheets for each shooting day; they detail what portion of the script is being shot on a specific day - who needs to be on the set - when they need to be there - and how to get to the set.






8. The physical placement of the camera on the set necessary to get each shot in your shooting script






9. Adjusted to take into account the amount of light that is lost - dissipated - or absorbed by that particular lens






10. Primary source of illumination in your scene. Usually it is a motivated light source.






11. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






12. Drawings of shots - arranged on paper in the order they appear in a sequence






13. Expresses the director's visual strategy for every scene in the film. It shows you what shots are used to cover a scene and in how they connect together as an edited scene. Camera angles - shot sizes - camera moves - etc. are all marked.






14. The subject of the story - the central character whom the audience will follow as they attempt to achieve their goal






15. Revolve around conflict - and express ideas and cocepts through stories in which a character who needs to accomplish something encounters obastacles and much struggle to get what they need






16. First complete version of the narrative in proper screenplay format

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17. A shot in which the subject looks directly at the camera






18. Sound bouncing off surfaces. Results in a booming or echo-y sound as the signal duplicates itself over and over again which is refereed to as 'acoustically live.'






19. Changing the plane of critical focus during a take while the camera is running






20. A shot in which the subject looks directly at the camera






21. The measurement of acceptable diameter which creates the appearance of focus






22. Separate comfortable waiting space to put the next-in line actor. A place where actors can relax - drink some water - and go over their lines.






23. This type of move breaks the promise of showing something else to the viewer






24. Separate comfortable waiting space to put the next-in line actor. A place where actors can relax - drink some water - and go over their lines.






25. Refers to the loudness of a signal as it enters the audio recorder which determines the strength of the recorded audio signal






26. Form used in film production to keep track of all the mise-en-sc






27. Lens that offers a continuous range of focal lengths in one lens housing






28. The head of the sound department responsible for recording the best possible quality sound. Chooses the appropriate microphones and mic placement for each and every scene that requires sound. They also monitor and maintain proper recording levels.






29. Closer shots of the subjects in the scene from and angle that includes a portion of the other person's shoulder or head. This is also called and over-the-shoulder shot.






30. A shot of a detail within your scene other than the characters' faces






31. Shooting a scene from various angles






32. Hands-on lighting person who implements the lighting designs of the Director of Photography. In charge of setup and proper functioning of the lights.






33. Transforming what is vague and internal into a series of viewable and audible actions and events






34. Lens that has one fixed focal length for more precise manipulation of image quality






35. Not limited by the linear characteristics of video tape. We can move around in the footage in any direction - instantaneously. All film projects - whether shot on film of DV are edited on NLE. All visual and aural components must be turned into dig






36. Ensures visibility in all parts of your scene with overall bright and even illumination. Minimizes shadows - texture and dimensionality.






37. Another name for backlight because of the effect it gives the actor






38. Closer shots of the subjects in the scene from and angle that includes a portion of the other person's shoulder or head. This is also called and over-the-shoulder shot.






39. The strategy of using movie lights to duplicate where light would logically be emanating from






40. Drawings of shots - arranged on paper in the order they appear in a sequence






41. Process of combining the video and audio with the applied effect to create a new media file






42. The movement of characters in the space






43. All camera moves need to be...






44. The person who pulls focus






45. Adjusting the optical center away from the focal plane and therefore increasing the magnification power of the lens (telephoto)






46. Form used in film production to keep track of all the mise-en-sc






47. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






48. Soft light that fills in the shadows created by the Key Light






49. Works closely with the director on the visual interprataino of the script and the photographic look of the movie (cinematography). This involves lighting - film stocks - video format - expressive camera angles - compositions - exposures - and f






50. Responsible for the proper use and actual placement of the microphones for optimal quality







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