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100

A sequence of drawings, typically with some directions and dialogue, representing the shots planned for a movie or television production.

What is a storyboard?

100

Costs associated with the "production" stage are split between THIS.

What is "the line"?

100

The process of selecting, arranging, and assembling raw footage to create a cohesive narrative.

What is editing?

100

Referred to as the "General" of the film crew.

What is the Unit Production Manager (UPM)?
100

Composer for Star Wars, ET, and Jurassic Park.

Who is John Williams?

200

A detailed document created by the director and cinematographer that outlines every camera shot needed for a film or video project.

What is a shot list?

200

The creation of the physical surroundings for a theatrical performance, film, or television show, including all scenery, furniture, and props.

What is set design?

200

Digital or practical techniques used to create or manipulate imagery in film to add elements that weren't there in the original shot.

What are visual effects (VFX)?

200

Person responsible for scheduling the details of each day's shoot.

What is the 1st Assistant Director?

200

Composer for Nightmare Before Christmas and the Tim Burton Batman movies.

Who is Danny Elfman?

300

The practice of scouting locations using THIS technology to simulation an accurate replica of a real-world place.

What is Virtual Reality (VR)?

300

The collection of clothing, accessories, and shoes worn by actors, as well as the department responsible for managing it.

What is wardrobe?

300

Sound that is composed or chosen specifically to accompany a motion picture to enhance the emotional and dramatic experience?

What is music?

300

Person responsible for working with background actors.

What is the 2nd Assistant Director?

300

Composer known for adding technology to his musical scores.

Who is Hans Zimmer?
400

A detailed financial blueprint that outlines all the costs for producing a film, from the script to post-production.

What is a film budget?

400

The process and department responsible for creating the on-screen look for actors.

What is makeup/hair?

400

Special visual effects created using computer software.

What is computer-generated imagery (CGI)?

400

Person that oversees the Electric Department

What is "The Gaffer"?

400

A repeating musical phrase throughout a film/tv show/video game associated with a particular person, idea, or situation.

What is a leitmotif?

500

The length of time it takes a blockbuster film to complete the pre-production stage of planning.

What is a few months?

500

The department in charge of moving the cast and crew to the various locations required for film production.

What is transportation?

500

A meeting between the director and composer to watch a film together and decide where and how music should be used to enhance the story and emotional impact.

What is a spotting session?

500

Person responsible for making sure the actors stay true to the script.

What is the Script Supervisor?

500

Any sound originating from the film's story world.

What is diegetic sound?

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