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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
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1. Controlling the strength of the signal






2. Not limited by the linear characteristics of video tape. We can move around in the footage in any direction - instantaneously. All film projects - whether shot on film of DV are edited on NLE. All visual and aural components must be turned into dig






3. 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.






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






12. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






13. 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






14. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






18. 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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






24. 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






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






26. 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)






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






28. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






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

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






34. 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.






35. 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






36. 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.






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






38. The movement of characters in the space






39. The order of events in your film






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






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






42. The person who pulls focus






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






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






45. Removing extraneous time and territory






46. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






49. 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.






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