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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. 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






2. 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.'






3. Recording is too low

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






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






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






7. The movement of characters in the space






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






9. 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






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






11. The range of apparent focus along the z-axis






12. 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)






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






14. The person who pulls focus






15. All camera moves need to be...






16. 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)






17. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






18. 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






19. 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.






20. 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.






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






30. The order of events in your film






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






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






33. Form used in film production to keep track of all the mise-en-sc






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






35. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






37. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






38. 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)






39. 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.






40. 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






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






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






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






44. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






45. Recording is too low

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






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






48. Form used in film production to keep track of all the mise-en-sc






49. Deciding where you want to shoot (the look - the access - the logistics - the sound - and securing it)






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







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