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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. The measurement of acceptable diameter which creates the appearance of focus






2. 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.






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






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






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

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






7. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






10. 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






11. Shots that don't require any actors to be present like landscapes - location-establishing shots - and shots of objects and cutaways






12. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






14. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






15. 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.






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. The order of events in your film






22. The movement of characters in the space






23. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






33. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






36. The order of events in your film






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






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






39. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






40. The person who pulls focus






41. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






43. 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.






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






45. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






47. 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.






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






49. 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.






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







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