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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. 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)






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






3. Shooting a scene from various angles






4. Adjusting the optical center away from the focal plane and therefore increasing the magnification power of the lens (telephoto)






5. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






12. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






15. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






16. The order of events in your film






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






18. Lens that has one fixed focal length for more precise manipulation of image quality






19. Two-thirds of the depth range along the z-axis is behind the focus point and one-third is in front of the focus point






20. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






31. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






33. 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.






34. Not limited by the linear characteristics of video tape. We can move around in the footage in any direction - instantaneously. All film projects - whether shot on film of DV are edited on NLE. All visual and aural components must be turned into dig






35. Not limited by the linear characteristics of video tape. We can move around in the footage in any direction - instantaneously. All film projects - whether shot on film of DV are edited on NLE. All visual and aural components must be turned into dig






36. 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.






37. Lens that has one fixed focal length for more precise manipulation of image quality






38. 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






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






40. 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.






41. 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.'






42. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






43. All camera moves need to be...






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






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

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






47. The person who pulls focus






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






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






50. 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.






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