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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. The measurement of acceptable diameter which creates the appearance of focus






2. 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






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






4. 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.






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

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6. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






8. 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






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






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






11. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






12. Executing more than one move at a time






13. 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






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






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






16. The person who pulls focus






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






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






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






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






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

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22. 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)






23. 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.






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






25. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






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






30. 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






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






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






33. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. 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






49. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






50. The order of events in your film







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