Video Production Trashketball

Camera Operations

100

This setting opens and closes the lens, much like our pupils dilate, letting in more light when we need it, and less when we don't.  

Aperture or F-Stop 

200

This can help in low light situations, but beware digital noise if you take it too far. 

ISO 

300

Many filmmakers shoot in 30 frames per second.. so they have to be sure their shutter speed is this fast.. 

1/60 

400

I want to create that 'bokeh' effect because it looks awesome.. so I have to be sure to use this f-stop.. (High or Low) 

Low 

500

I'm headed outside.. I need to make sure I have this additional piece of gear to cover my lens to shoot in harsh lighting 

Neutral Density Filter 

Lights, Camera, Action

100

This light is considered the 'main' light, and is usually the brightest. 

Key Light 

200

This light is also called the 'halo' light because of the way it reflects in the subject's hair. 

Back Light 

300

This is the most common lighting set up used in commercial production 

Three-Point Lighting 

400

My light is too harsh on my subject.. I can't change my camera settings, and my light isn't dimmable. But this is still an option.. 

Back the light away from the subject 

500

Filmmakers who want to create a more cinematic looking interview often shoot on this side of their subject 

Shadow Side 

Shots + Sequences

100

This shot usually comes first in a traditional sequence, telling the viewer where the story takes place. 

Wide Shot / Establisher will be accepted 

200

This shot features the subject from the chest up. 

Medium Shot 

300

This shot is all about emotion. 

Tight Shot 

400

Wide, Medium, and Tight shots work together to tell you these three things about your story. 

Where, Who, What.. 

500

This shot is sometimes referred to as 'crushing it,' because it shows a small detail very close up 

Super Tight Shot 

All about Angles

100

This angle helps to establish that a character is in a position of power. 

Low Angle 

200

This angle often features feet..

Ground-Level Shot 

300

Want to make someone look small or weak? Try shooting them from this angle. 

High Angle 

400

This shot mimics the way we see each other in real life.. 

Eye-Level 

500

GoPros capture this special angle that shows the audience what the world looks like from the point of view of the filmmaker 

Perspective 

Potpourri

100

Casey Neistat is considered a 'father' of this filmmaking genre that took Youtube by storm. 

Vlogging 

200

This director is famous for the Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, and most recently Tenet.. 

Christopher Nolan 

300

First you plan, then you shoot.. but this is the last step to any project. 

edit / post-production 

400

Name one common characteristic of a documentary.. 

Interview 

B-Roll 

Stock/ Historic Footage

Voice Over 

500

One way to add another level of emotion to my video is to add this in the edit 

Music