Genres
I am intended to make someone laugh
Comedy genre
This angle can result in a neutral perspective (not superior or inferior). This mimics how we see people in real life
Eye Level Shot
As part of the sound department, the main responsibility is to hold the boom mic (a long pole with a microphone attached) near the actors, but out of view of the camera.
Boom Operator
What are the 3 stages of production?
Pre production, Production, Post production
Lighting from three directions shapes your subject and sets them apart from their background
3 Point lighting
I am a category of a film and TV show based on similarities in narrative elements or the emotional response to the piece of work. That means these works are judged by who's in them, how they are shot, and aspects of their screenplays
Genre
It usually creates a feeling of inferiority, or “looking down” on your subject
High Angle Shot
Also known as DP or cinematographer works with the director to design each shot and makes decisions on what lens, filter, and lighting to use to achieve the desired look of the project.
Director of Photography
What is the planning stage of production?
Pre production
The light that registers most prominently in your frame.
Key light
I am defined by risk and stakes. The bulk of my content must be action-oriented, including fight scenes, stunts, car chases, and general danger.
Action/Adventure genre
Shoots frames the subject from below a their eye-line. These camera shots most often emphasize power dynamics between characters
Low Angle Shot
While filming, this person physically controls and moves the camera.
Camera Operator
When we gather the crew and film
Production
Gives an edge light to the rear portion of your subject. Often, is shot down from a higher angle.
Back Light
I am defined by conflict and often looks to reality rather than sensationalism. Emotions and intense situations are the focus, but where other genres might use unique or exciting moments to create a feeling, I focus on common occurrences.
Drama genre
Camera is slanted to one side. With the horizon lines tilted in this way, you can create a sense of disorientation, a de-stabilized mental state, or increase the tension.
Dutch Angle or Dutch Tilt Shot
Responsible of building and maintaining all the equipment that supports cameras. This equipment, which includes tripods, dollies, tracks, jibs, cranes, and static rigs. Works underneath the gaffer
Grip
This stage is when we edit, add sound, and special effects to raw footage.
Post production
Fills in the shadows of your frame.
Fill Lights
I am centered upon depicting terrifying events for the sake of entertainment. I am designed to get the heart pumping and to show us a glimpse of the unknown.
Horror Genre
This shot is when your camera is roughly waist-high. Often useful when one subject is seated while the other stands.
Cowboy Shot or Hip Level Shot
The lead technician of a production crew and is responsible for all the lighting set-ups for filming.
Gaffer
This person pays for the entire production
Executive Producer
Key and fill lights are spaced about ______ degrees on an axis from your camera
60