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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. Refers to the size of your subject in the frame






3. The person who pulls focus






4. The order of events in your film






5. 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






6. 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.






7. Light that separates the subject from the background by positioning a somewhat lower intensity light at a high angle and behind the subject. It traces the edges of the figure and creates depth.






8. Adjusting the optical center back toward the focal plane causing the image to become more wide-angle






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






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






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






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






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






14. Simple but comprehensive prose description of a film's plot






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. Clearly shows both subjects in the scene and defines the spatial relationship of the two to each other and the space around them






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






24. 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






25. Lighting unit that is position 90






26. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






27. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






28. The movement of characters in the space






29. 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.






30. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






33. Adjusting the optical center back toward the focal plane causing the image to become more wide-angle






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






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






36. 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.






37. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






38. The look of the environment in which your scenes take place - and the choice and design of the objects and costumes employed in the film have a profound impact on the tone - the characterizations - and the meaning of your movie.






39. Executing more than one move at a time






40. 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.






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






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






43. Shooting a scene from various angles






44. Finessing all of the edits one-by-one






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






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






47. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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. Refers to the size of your subject in the frame







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