Genres
I am intended to make someone laugh
Comedy genre
Frames your subject from roughly the chest up
Medium close up
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
The most basic lighting in film from three directions shapes your subject and sets them apart from their background.
three-point lighting setup
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
Head and shoulders, enabling you to easily see facial expressions, which gives the audience a better impression of what your characters are thinking and feeling.
Close-up
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
Often shoots down from a higher angle. This light gives an edge light to the rear portion of your subject.
Backlight / RIM
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
From just above the eyebrows to just below the mouth, or even closer: used to emphasize facial expression or to make the subject appear threatening.
Extreme close-up
While filming, this person physically controls and moves the camera.
Camera Operator
When we gather the crew and film
Production
Fills in the shadows of your frame.
Fill 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
Frames the subject from roughly the knees up. It splits the difference between a full shot and a medium shot.
Medium shot
This person's job is to maintain the continuity of the production. They take notes on every shot, keeping track of blocking, props used, and other details to make sure everything is the same from shot to shot.
Script Supervisor
This stage is when we edit, add sound, and special effects to raw footage.
Post production
The light that registers most prominently in your frame.
Key light
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 refers to how much of the shot seems to be in focus, in front of and behind the subject.
Depth of field
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
This lighting refers to minimizing, or eliminating, the fill light your shot so that it is intentionally shadowy. This can create dramatic, suspicious, or even scary effects.
LOW KEY LIGHT