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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






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






3. 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






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






5. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






6. 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






7. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






10. Shooting a scene from various angles






11. 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.






12. 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






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






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






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






16. The person who pulls focus






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






18. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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






29. 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.






30. Removing extraneous time and territory






31. 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)






32. The person who pulls focus






33. 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






34. 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.






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






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






37. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






38. 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.'






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






40. 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






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






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






43. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






47. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






48. Recording is too low

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49. 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






50. Controlling the strength of the signal