🎬 1. More Camera Shots
A wide view so distant the subject may not be visible.
What is an Extreme Wide Shot?
Mic that picks up sound from all directions.
What is an Omnidirectional Mic?
Key command to undo.
What is Command + Z?
The font and size used for scripts.
What is Courier New, 12pt?
Space in front of a moving object in frame.
What is Lead Room?
A medium shot that frames just below shoulders to top of head.
What is a Medium Close-Up (MCU)?
Carries balanced audio only, up to 500 ft.
What is an XLR cable?
What you must set before exporting video.
What are In and Out Points?
Appears centered and capitalized before dialogue.
What is the Character Name?
The number of frames in a second of video.
What is 29.97?
A shot of two people, framed similarly to a medium shot.
What is a Two-Shot?
Cable that carries both audio and video, up to 100 ft; used at home.
What is HDMI?
Command to zoom in on timeline.
What is Command + Plus (+)?
Part of the script describing action, movement, and dialogue.
What is a Screenplay?
Space in front of the subject's face when not looking at the camera.
What is Looking Room?
A detailed shot of another part of the subject, like hands or feet.
What is a Cut-In?
Professional cable, audio & video, used in industry settings.
What is SDI?
First thing to create when starting a project in Final Cut Pro X.
What is a Library?
First act of a three-act structure.
What is Act I (Setup)?
High-definition aspect ratio.
What is 16:9?
A quick switch to something unrelated, like a clock or scenery.
What is a Cutaway?
Mic clipped to a tie or shirt.
What is a Lavalier Mic?
Shortcut to export your final project.
What is Command + E?
Optional, brief direction for how lines are spoken.
What are Parentheticals?
The number of pages in a 2-hour screenplay.
What is 120 pages?