Sound
Misc
Lighting
Basic Special Effects
Misc 2
100
Analogue sound waves recorded photographically on a small strip of the film itself.
What is optical (sound on film)
100
Creative use of dissonance between the sound and the image
What is contrapuntal sound?
100
A style of lighting that emphasizes bright, even illumination
What is high key lighting?
100
Process of blocking off part of the frame in order to reshape or manipulate the image
What is masking?
100
A character relatively unimportant in and of herself--but who helps define and reveal a central character or to advance the plot.
What is a foil?
200
A vinyl disk recording synchronized with the film as in Warner Brother's original vitaphone system.
What is Disk (sound on disk)?
200
Only the center of the image is clearly lighted, with the edges falling off into darkness.
What is vignette lighting?
200
Two different images within the same shot as it appears n the screen--usually side by side.
What is split screen?
200
A production that can support sequels or prequels.
What is a tentpole?
300
Sound that comes from a logical source within the image
What is synchronous sound?
300
The light that provides the primary illumination for the scene.
What is the key light?
300
The process of combining several images (double exposed, optically printed, or digitally superimposed) into a single shot.
What is compositing?
300
The two main concerns for documentary films (always have been--probably always will be).
What is sponsorship and distribution.
400
Dialogue type where characters speak at the same time.
What is overlapping?
400
The light that is placed opposite the key light to fill in the shadows.
What is the fill light?
400
Combines foreground performances with pre-filmed backgrounds. The pre-filmed background is projected onto a screen.
What is a process shot?
400
Distribution method begun with Jaws in which release prints are sent to cinemas throughout the country. Film opens at the same time every where.
What is simultaneous release?
500
Logical and motivated music that comes from a source in the image (a radio or tv)
What is diegetic sound?
500
A light that is placed nehind the subject to separate it from the background and to provide highlights in the hair.
What is back light?
500
Subjects are shot in front of a uniformly green (or blue screen). The green is replaced digitally with a different image.
What is blue or green screen technique (chroma-key matting).
500
Translation of foreign dialogue of a movie, usually displayed at the bottom of the screen. Title printed over the image.
What is a subtitle?
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