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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Refers to the loudness of a signal as it enters the audio recorder which determines the strength of the recorded audio signal






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






3. 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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






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

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11. 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.'






12. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






13. The order of events in your film






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






15. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






17. Any cutting - arranging - trimming - corrections - or effects you might perform occur only virtually - in a preview mode. Original media files are not altered in any way. (Digital NLE is an example)






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. Any cutting - arranging - trimming - corrections - or effects you might perform occur only virtually - in a preview mode. Original media files are not altered in any way. (Digital NLE is an example)






26. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






29. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






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






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






35. The ability of a lens to gather light is determined by the largest possible f-stop of that particular lens (a fast lens can open up to allow more light than a slow lens)






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

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37. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






40. 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.






41. 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






42. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






43. 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






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






45. 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






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






47. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






50. Shooting a scene from various angles







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