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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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1. First complete version of the narrative in proper screenplay format

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






3. Lighting unit that is 45






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






5. The order of events in your film






6. 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)






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






8. 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






9. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






11. 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.






12. 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






13. 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






14. 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.






15. 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






16. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






18. Organized process by which you schedule and work with a number of potential performers to determine their suitability to your film






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. 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.






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






26. 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.'






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






28. Lighting unit that is position 90






29. 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.






30. 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






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






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






33. 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)






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






35. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






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






41. Recording is too low

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






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






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






45. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






46. 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.






47. 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






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






49. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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