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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Process of combining the video and audio with the applied effect to create a new media file






2. 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.






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






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






5. Recording is too low

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6. 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






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






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






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






10. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






13. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






19. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






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






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






25. Controlling the strength of the signal






26. Recording is too low

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27. 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.






28. The order of events in your film






29. 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






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






31. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






33. 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.






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






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






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

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37. Closely scrutinizing the location for its technical and aesthetic capabilities






38. 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






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






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






41. 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.






42. 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






43. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






45. Executing more than one move at a time






46. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






49. 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.'






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






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