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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. 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






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






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






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






5. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






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






10. 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






11. Lighting unit that is 45






12. 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






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






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






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






16. Recording is too low

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






18. The person who pulls focus






19. 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.






20. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






28. 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






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






30. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






32. All camera moves need to be...






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






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Executing more than one move at a time






44. 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






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






46. 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.






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. Controlling the strength of the signal






49. Primary source of illumination in your scene. Usually it is a motivated light source.






50. Removing extraneous time and territory







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