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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. 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.






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






3. Refers to the size of your subject in the frame






4. To alternate between two or more scenes when editing a sequence






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






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






7. The person who pulls focus






8. The movement of characters in the space






9. 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.






10. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






14. Point to the original data without altering the media file






15. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






19. Often used as a guide for framing human subjects and for composition in general. The frame is divided into thirds with imaginary lines along the horizontal and vertical axes and then place significant objects - focus points - and elements of intere






20. 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






21. Recording is too low

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






23. 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.






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






25. 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






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






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






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






29. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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. 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.'






33. Removing extraneous time and territory






34. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






35. 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






36. All camera moves need to be...






37. Shots that don't require any actors to be present like landscapes - location-establishing shots - and shots of objects and cutaways






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






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






40. Often used as a guide for framing human subjects and for composition in general. The frame is divided into thirds with imaginary lines along the horizontal and vertical axes and then place significant objects - focus points - and elements of intere






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






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






43. Removing extraneous time and territory






44. The order of events in your film






45. 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.'






46. Executing more than one move at a time






47. Standard calling card. 8x10 photograph on one side and a resume on the other.






48. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






49. 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.






50. 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







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