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Film Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Assists the gaffer in managing lighting crews






2. A filter that creates points of light that streak outward from a light source






3. A technique of shooting a scene at a very high speed (96 frames per second) - then adding and subtracting frames in post-production - 'fanning out' the action through the overlapping images






4. The way an actor delivers a line of dialogue - including pauses - inflection - and emotion






5. An abrupt shot transition that occurs when Shot A is instantaneously replaced by Shot B.






6. Wheeled platform with wheels that rotate - so the dolly can change direction






7. A shot taken from a vantage point so close that only a part of the subject is visible. On an actor - it might show only an eye or a portion of the face






8. A brief chronological description of the basic events and characters in a film. It does not include interpretive or evaluative claims






9. A technique of leaving empty space around the subject in the frame - in order to covey openness and continuity of visible space and to imply offscreen space






10. The length in minutes for a film to play in its entirety (for example - 120 minutes). Also referred to as 'screen time.'






11. Optical illusions created during production - including the use of matte paintings - glass shots - models - and prosthesis






12. A long shot in which the film frame resembles the proscenium arch of the stage - distancing the audience






13. A lens with a shorter focal length than a normal or telephoto lens (usually between 15-35mm). The subject appears smaller as a result - but the angle of vision is wider and an illusion is created of greater depth in the frame






14. A narrative moment that signals an important shift of some kind in character or situation






15. A direct vocal address to the audience - Which may emanate from a character or from a narrative voice apparently unrelated to the diegesis






16. Film productions shot outside the U.S. for economic reasons






17. A chemical coating on film stock containing light-sensitive grains






18. A complete narrative unit within a film - with its own beginning - middle - and end. Often scenes are unified - and distinguished from one another - by time and setting






19. A film style that - in contrast to the classical and formalist styles - focuses characters - place - and the spontaneity and digressiveness of life - rather than on highly structured stories or aesthetic abstraction






20. An optical effect whereby the human eye fills in gaps between closely spaced objects - so that two light bulbs flashing on and off are understood as one light moving back and forth






21. The reverse of Iris in: an iris expands outward until the next shot takes up the entire screen






22. Also called 'stop motion photography.' A technique of photographing a scene one frame at a time and moving the model between each shot






23. A device used to manipulate the amount and/or color of light entering the lens






24. Secondary footage that is interspersed with master shots - sometimes in the form of footage shot for another production or archival footage






25. A long shot in which the film frame resembles the proscenium arch of the stage - distancing the audience






26. A visual effect created when the subject in the frame is restricted by the objects or the physical properties of the set






27. A filter that creates points of light that streak outward from a light source






28. A group of films within a given genre that share their own specific set of conventions that differentiate them from other films in the genre. For example - the slasher film is a subgenre of the horror genre






29. Experimental film; Underground cinema;






30. A crew member responsible for logging the details of each take on the set so as to ensure continuity






31. Also called 'full screen -' the technique of re-shooting a widescreen film in order to convert it to the original television aspect ration of 1.33 to 1. Rather than reproduce the original aspect ratio - as a letterboxed version does - a panned and sc






32. A term applied to film stock that is relatively insensitive to light. This stock will not yield acceptable images unless the amount of light can be carefully controlled






33. A change of focus from one plane of depth to another. As the in-focus subject goes out of focus - another object - which has been blurry - comes into focus in either the background or the foreground






34. A model of industrial organization in the film industry from about 1915 to 1946 - characterized by the development of major and minor studios that produced - distributed - and exhibited films - and held film actors - directors - art directors - and o






35. Creating images during post-production by joining together photographic or CGI material shot or created at different times and places






36. The period of time before principal photography during which actors are signed - sets and costumes designed - and locations scouted






37. A non-standard narrative organization that assumes 'day in the life' quality rather than the highly structured three-act or four part narrative - and that features loose or indirect cause-effect relationships






38. A shot taken fro a position directly above the action - also called a 'birds' eye shot'






39. An unstated meaning that underlies and is implied by spoken dialogue






40. A screenplay written and submitted to a studio or production company without a prior contract or agreement






41. Public identity created by marketing a film actor's performances - press coverage - and 'personal' information to fans as the star's personality






42. Suspended particles of silver in the film's emulsion - Which may become visible in the final image as dots






43. A type of documentary film whose purpose is to present the way of life of a culture or subculture






44. A scene transition wherein sound from one scene bleeds over into the ext scene - often resulting in a contrast between sound image






45. A type of filter that absorbs certain wavelength but leave others unaffected. On black and white film - color filters lighten or darken tones. On color film - they can produce a range of effects






46. Creating an image by combining several elements created separately using computer graphics rather than photographic means






47. The first print made from a film negative






48. Also called 'rushes.' Footage exposed and developed quickly so that the director can assess the day's work






49. Lighting design where the key light is somewhat more intense than the fill light - so the fill does not eliminate every shadow. The effect is generally less cheerful than high-key lighting - but not as gloomy as low-key lighting






50. A story; a chain of events linked by cause-and-effect logic