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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






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






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






4. Clearly shows both subjects in the scene and defines the spatial relationship of the two to each other and the space around them






5. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






9. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






13. 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.






14. Sound bouncing off surfaces. Results in a booming or echo-y sound as the signal duplicates itself over and over again which is refereed to as 'acoustically live.'






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






16. 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.






17. 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






18. Lighting unit that is 45






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






20. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Recording is too low

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28. The person who pulls focus






29. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






32. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






35. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






37. 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)






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






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






40. 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






41. 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)






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






43. Clearly shows both subjects in the scene and defines the spatial relationship of the two to each other and the space around them






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






45. Standard calling card. 8x10 photograph on one side and a resume on the other.






46. The person who pulls focus






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






48. 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.






49. 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.






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







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