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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Hands-on lighting person who implements the lighting designs of the Director of Photography. In charge of setup and proper functioning of the lights.






2. 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.






3. 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)






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






21. 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






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






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






24. The movement of characters in the space






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






26. The movement of characters in the space






27. 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)






28. All camera moves need to be...






29. The order of events in your film






30. 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






31. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






35. 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)






36. 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.






37. 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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






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






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






48. 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






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






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







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