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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. The range of apparent focus along the z-axis






2. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






14. 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.






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






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






17. 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






18. Primary source of illumination in your scene. Usually it is a motivated light source.






19. 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






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






21. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






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






26. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. Finessing all of the edits one-by-one






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






34. Executing more than one move at a time






35. Lighting unit that is 45






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






38. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






39. Drawings of shots - arranged on paper in the order they appear in a sequence






40. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






41. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






42. Controlling the strength of the signal






43. 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






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






45. Lighting unit that is 45






46. 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.






47. 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)






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






49. Drawings of shots - arranged on paper in the order they appear in a sequence






50. Primary source of illumination in your scene. Usually it is a motivated light source.







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