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Film Vocab

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. A technique of 'pushing' the film (overdeveloping it) to correct problems of underexposure (resulting from insufficient light during shooting) by increasing image contrast






2. A standard shot pattern that dictates that a shot of one character will be followed by a shot of another character - taken from the reverse angle of the first shot






3. A technique of moving a zoom lens from a wide-angle position to a telephoto position - which results in a magnification of the subject within the frame - and keeps the subject in focus






4. The falling or unraveling action after the climax of a narrative that leads to resolution






5. A shot taken when the camera is so close to a subject that it fills the frame. It is most commonly used for a shot that isolates and encompasses a single actor's face - to emphasize the expression of emotion






6. A rule in continuity editing - which dictates that if a cut occurs while a character is in the midst of an action - the subsequent shot must begin so that audiences see the completion of that action






7. An animation technique that uses a computer program to interpolate frames to produce the effect of an object or creature changing gradually into something different. The program calculates the way the image must change in order for the first image to






8. A type of film stock that is sensitive to (in other words - registers) all tones in the color spectrum






9. A digital technique developed by Industrial Light and Magic - which builds movement sequences from single frames of film






10. A type of short film that blends elements of documentary and avant-garde film to document and often to celebrate the wonder of the modern city






11. 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






12. A shot that focuses audience attention on precise details that may or may not be the focus of characters






13. The central cause(s) behind a character's actions






14. A technique of underdeveloping exposed film stock (leaving it in a chemical batch a shorter amount of time than usual) in order to achieve the visual effect of reducing contrast






15. A narrative - visual - or sound element that refers viewers to other films or works of art






16. A term describing a conclusion that does not answer all the questions raised regarding characters or storylines - nor tie up all loose ends






17. Any narrative - visual - or sound element that is repeated and thereby acquires and reflects its significance to the story - characters - or themes of the film.






18. Processes such as Cinemascope and Cinerama - developed during the 1950s to enhance film's size advantage over the smaller television image






19. These filters bend the light coming into lens - softening and blurring the image






20. The chronological accounting of all events presented and suggested






21. The arrangement of actors on screen as a compositional element that suggests themes - character development - emotional content - and visual motifs






22. A process of transferring film to video tapes or DVDs so that the original aspect ratio of the film is preserved






23. A shot taken by a camera that is held manually rather than supported by a tripod - crane or Steadicam. Generally - such shots are shaky - owing to the motion of the camera operator






24. A series of individual drawings that provides a blueprint for the shooting of a scene






25. A description of film stock that is highly sensitive to light






26. An optical effect whereby the eye continues to register a visual stimulus in the brain for a brief period after that stimulus has been removed






27. A series of related scene joined through elliptical editing that indicates the passage of time






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






29. Assists the gaffer in managing lighting crews






30. A musical film in which each song and dance number is narratively motivated by a plot that situates characters in performance contexts






31. A type of film stock that is sensitive to (in other words - registers) all tones in the color spectrum






32. A specialist who monitors the processing of color on the se and in the film lab






33. A consistent style - theme - and subject matter developed over the course of a director's body of work






34. Invisible editing; a system devised to minimize the audience's awareness of shot transitions - especially cuts - in order to improve the flow of the story and avoid interrupting the viewer's immersion it in






35. The first shot in a standard shot sequence. Its purpose is to provide a clear representation of the location of the action






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






37. A consistent style - theme - and subject matter developed over the course of a director's body of work






38. A short documentary on current events - show in movie theaters along with cartoons and feature films beginning in the 1930s






39. 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






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






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






42. A description of film stock that is highly sensitive to light






43. A term that refers to the organization of an industry wherein one type of corporation also owns corporations in allied industries - for example - film production and video games






44. A transparent sheet on which animation artists draw images.






45. An outlawed studio era practice - where studios forced exhibitors to book groups of films at once - thus ensuring a market for their failures along with their successes






46. A small - variable opening on a camera lens that regulates the amount of light entering the camera and striking the surface of the film






47. Creating the appearance of movement by drawing a series of frames that are projected sequentially - rather than photographing a series of still images






48. A chemical embedded in the emulsion layer of film stock that - when developed after exposure - releases a particular color dye (red - green - or blue)






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






50. A shot taken by a camera that is held manually rather than supported by a tripod - crane or Steadicam. Generally - such shots are shaky - owing to the motion of the camera operator