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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. List of all the shots that make up the film in the order in which they will be shot






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






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






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

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






6. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






13. Deciding where you want to shoot (the look - the access - the logistics - the sound - and securing it)






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






15. Executing more than one move at a time






16. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






18. 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






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






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






22. 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






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






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






25. 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






26. 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.






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






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






29. Removing extraneous time and territory






30. 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






31. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






32. Adjusting the optical center away from the focal plane and therefore increasing the magnification power of the lens (telephoto)






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






34. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






35. All camera moves need to be...






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






37. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






41. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






42. The movement of characters in the space






43. Lighting unit that is 45






44. 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.






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






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






47. The order of events in your film






48. 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.






49. 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






50. 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.







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