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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Organized process by which you schedule and work with a number of potential performers to determine their suitability to your film






2. Camera and lens expert. They are responsible for the proper functioning of the camera - which includes setting it up - cleaning the gate - checking and pulling focus - and selecting filters and lenses. They know precise details about what various






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






4. All camera moves need to be...






5. Reading from the script pages that actors are given minutes before the audition






6. Narrative technique that involves intercutting between two or more separate areas of action in such a way that the viewer assumes the scenes are occurring simulataneously






7. Executing more than one move at a time






8. An interior scene that can be used in case your exterior shoot is cancelled because of bad weather






9. Lighting unit that is 45






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






11. Sets up cables - holds second boom when necessary - and wrangles the cables when the boom operator follows a moving shot






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






13. The range between -12dB and 0dB that gives a buffer for any unforeseen audio spikes






14. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






16. The recording of sync dialogue in a studio in cases where the production sound is not usable






17. Controlling the strength of the signal






18. Yields very dark and prominent shadow areas. Occurs when the fill light is considerable lower than the key - allowing areas to be submerged in shadows.






19. An interior scene that can be used in case your exterior shoot is cancelled because of bad weather






20. Drawings of each scene from a bird's eye perspective. They help figure out important details like the axis of action - camera placement - and blocking.






21. 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.'






22. The range of apparent focus along the z-axis






23. 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






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






25. Recording is too low

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






27. Legal document - signed before cameras roll - simply stating that the performer gives you the right to use his image and voice in your film






28. Shooting a scene from various angles






29. 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






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






31. 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






32. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






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






34. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






35. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






38. Controlling the strength of the signal






39. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






40. 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.






41. Drawings of each scene from a bird's eye perspective. They help figure out important details like the axis of action - camera placement - and blocking.






42. The person who pulls focus






43. Organized process by which you schedule and work with a number of potential performers to determine their suitability to your film






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






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






46. 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






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

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






49. The range between -12dB and 0dB that gives a buffer for any unforeseen audio spikes






50. Recording is too low

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