What Makes a Story
Who is the main character the audience follows in a story?
Protagonist
What script abbreviation tells us if a scene happens indoors or outdoors?
Int./Ext.
What do we call an object handled by actors in a scene?
Prop
What do crew members say when turning on the lights?
Striking
What is it called when sound is recorded again after filming to improve quality?
ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement)
Who is the person stopping the main character from succeeding?
Antagonist
What is the conversation between characters called?
Dialogue
Who is in charge and gives notes on an actor's performance?
Director
What do crew members say when turning off the lights?
Savings
What do we call the promotion and advertising of a movie?
Film Marketing
What do we call what a character wants that moves the story along?
Goal
Where in a script can you find these elements: scene number, location, and time of day?
Scene Heading
What do we call the items placed in a room to make it feel real and lived in?
Set Decoration
What do we yell when moving large objects through a set?
Points
What are yearly gatherings where films are shown for audiences called?
Film Festival
What is the time and place where a story happens called?
Setting
What is the event that sends the main character on their journey called?
Catalyst
What camera shot looks down on a character to make them seem small or weak?
High Angle
What do crew members say when something is happening and you are not ready for a take?
Stand by
What elements do we add to the film in post-production?
sound effects, music, and visual effects
What is the biggest obstacle the protagonist faces before they fail or succeed?
Climax
In YCP stories, the protagonist has a negative personality trait that they have to correct by the end of the story. This is known as the ____ and the _______ _______.
Flaw and the Lesson Learned.
What role keeps the production moving and watches for safety issues?
Assistant Director
What term means there is footage or audio saved on a memory card?
Hot Card
What is the term for when a film is approved by the studio?
Greenlit