Vocabulary #1
A piece of equipment, a tiny flash memory card. Called:
SD card
The on-air person's face in profile appears completely flat on the screen and creates an unflattering image.
Profile shot
Subject appears powerful and intimidating.
Low angle
What form does storyboarding take after?
Comic books
What does the term "A/V" stand for?
Audio/ Visual
A three-legged stand for supporting a camera.
Tripod
Captures one person's face reacting to what another person is saying or doing.
Reaction shot
Subject appears small, weak, and isolated.
High angle
How does storyboards aid a director?
Communicating their vision to everyone on the production staff who sees them.
Why is audio important?
Essential to get a story across to the viewer.
A device capable of VIDEO recording.
Camcorder
An extreme or wide shot (long shot) that establishes the context of a scene in a film or video.
Establishing shot
Something or someone in motion.
Action shots
How does it help the camera operators?
Helps plan intricate camera moves.
The functions of sound for video:
(Hint: There are 4.)
Voice Track, Natural/ Environmental Sounds, Music or Sound effects, Room Tone.
The distance between the closest point to the camera that is in focus and the furthest point from the camera that is also in focus.
Depth of field
The space from the top of a person's head to the top of the screen.
Headroom
An eye-level for ____. Makes viewers feel comfortable, trusting, conversational.
(Hint: We have one for our school.)
News
(Hint: There are four answers.)
Characters, places, camera angles, dialogue.
What is A-Roll (Primary Footage)?
The video and audio you want in your project.
Framing your shot with your subject in motion.
Anticipatory Framing
The space from the tip of a person's nose to the side edge of the frame.
Noseroom
The shot that sometimes includes landmarks, signage, or other details.
Establishing shot
What was our first (REAL) assignment's timing? How long did the video have to be?
One minute exactly on the dot.
What is B-Roll (Secondary Footage)?
The additional video and audios you will use as filler.