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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. 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.'






2. 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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






10. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






13. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






16. 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






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






18. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






19. Adjusted to take into account the amount of light that is lost - dissipated - or absorbed by that particular lens






20. Recording is too low

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21. All camera moves need to be...






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






23. Lighting unit that is 45






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. 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






26. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






29. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






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






34. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






36. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






37. 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.






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






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






40. This type of move breaks the promise of showing something else to the viewer






41. Adjusted to take into account the amount of light that is lost - dissipated - or absorbed by that particular lens






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






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






44. Point to the original data without altering the media file






45. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






46. 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






47. Yields very dark and prominent shadow areas. Occurs when the fill light is considerable lower than the key - allowing areas to be submerged in shadows.






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






49. 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






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