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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Changing the plane of critical focus during a take while the camera is running






2. The movement of characters in the space






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






4. The order of events in your film






5. Executing more than one move at a time






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






7. 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.






8. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






10. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






11. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






15. The movement of characters in the space






16. 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






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






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






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






20. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






23. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






24. Controlling the strength of the signal






25. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






26. 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.






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






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






29. 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






30. 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)






31. 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.






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






33. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. 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






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






43. 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)






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






45. The order of events in your film






46. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






48. Expresses the director's visual strategy for every scene in the film. It shows you what shots are used to cover a scene and in how they connect together as an edited scene. Camera angles - shot sizes - camera moves - etc. are all marked.






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






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







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