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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Standard calling card. 8x10 photograph on one side and a resume on the other.






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






3. 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.






4. 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)






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






11. 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.






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

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13. 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.






14. Closer shots of the subjects in the scene from and angle that includes a portion of the other person's shoulder or head. This is also called and over-the-shoulder shot.






15. The movement of characters in the space






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






17. 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.






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






19. Closer shots of the subjects in the scene from and angle that includes a portion of the other person's shoulder or head. This is also called and over-the-shoulder shot.






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






21. 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






22. 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






23. Deciding where you want to shoot (the look - the access - the logistics - the sound - and securing it)






24. 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






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






26. 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.






27. List of all the shots that make up the film in the order in which they will be shot






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






29. 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)






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






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






32. 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






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






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






35. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






36. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






39. Transforming what is vague and internal into a series of viewable and audible actions and events






40. Legal document - signed before cameras roll - simply stating that the performer gives you the right to use his image and voice in your film






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






42. Lighting unit that is 45






43. Simple but comprehensive prose description of a film's plot






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

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






46. Executing more than one move at a time






47. Controlling the strength of the signal






48. All camera moves need to be...






49. Shooting a scene from various angles






50. 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.







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