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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Shooting a scene from various angles






2. 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.






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






8. Executing more than one move at a time






9. 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






10. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






11. 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.






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






19. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






20. The person who pulls focus






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






27. 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.






28. Lighting unit that is 45






29. Lighting unit that is 45






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






31. All camera moves need to be...






32. 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)






33. First complete version of the narrative in proper screenplay format

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






35. 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






36. 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)






37. 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.






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






39. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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)






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






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






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







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