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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. 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.






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






3. 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.






4. Controlling the strength of the signal






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

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






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






8. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






11. 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.






12. List of all the shots that make up the film in the order in which they will be shot






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






14. 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.






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






16. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






18. 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






19. 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.






20. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






21. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






23. 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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






30. Shooting a scene from various angles






31. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






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






33. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. The person who pulls focus






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






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






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






42. 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






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






44. 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.






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






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. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






49. The person who pulls focus






50. Removing extraneous time and territory






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