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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. Drawings of shots - arranged on paper in the order they appear in a sequence






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. All camera moves need to be...






20. Shooting a scene from various angles






21. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. 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






27. Refers to the loudness of a signal as it enters the audio recorder which determines the strength of the recorded audio signal






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






29. 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






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






31. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






33. Refers to the loudness of a signal as it enters the audio recorder which determines the strength of the recorded audio signal






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






37. 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






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






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. Point to the original data without altering the media file






41. 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)






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






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






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






45. 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.'






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






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






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






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






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






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