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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Lens that has one fixed focal length for more precise manipulation of image quality






2. 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.






3. 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






4. 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






5. Recording is too low

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6. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






7. Dramatic Structure Matches - Content and Activity Matches - Matched Action Cuts - Graphic Matches - and Sound Bridges






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






9. 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)






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. Soft light that fills in the shadows created by the Key Light






15. The order of events in your film






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






17. 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.






18. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






20. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






24. 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.






25. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






26. A shot of a detail within your scene other than the characters' faces






27. 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.






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






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






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






31. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






33. A shot of a detail within your scene other than the characters' faces






34. 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)






35. The movement of characters in the space






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






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

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






39. The movement of characters in the space






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






41. 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.






42. 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






43. Reading from the script pages that actors are given minutes before the audition






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






45. Sets up cables - holds second boom when necessary - and wrangles the cables when the boom operator follows a moving shot






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






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






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






49. 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






50. Removing extraneous time and territory







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