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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Reading from the script pages that actors are given minutes before the audition






2. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






3. 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






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






5. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






6. 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)






7. Executing more than one move at a time






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






9. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






13. 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.






14. Lighting unit that is position 90






15. 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.






16. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






17. 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.






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






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






20. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






22. Recording is too low

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23. All camera moves need to be...






24. Lighting unit that is position 90






25. 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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






37. Lighting unit that is 45






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






39. 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.






40. Closer shots of the subjects in the scene from and angle that includes a portion of the other person's shoulder or head. This is also called and over-the-shoulder shot.






41. Simple but comprehensive prose description of a film's plot






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






43. Closer shots of the subjects in the scene from and angle that includes a portion of the other person's shoulder or head. This is also called and over-the-shoulder shot.






44. Controlling the strength of the signal






45. Executing more than one move at a time






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






47. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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







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