Shot Comp
This shot shows a subject’s face closely and is often used to emphasize emotion.
Close Up (CU)
This three-legged piece of equipment is used to keep a camera stable.
Tripod
Name one of the softwares we have available for editing.
Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro
1 page of a script equals approximately how many minutes of screen time
1
This crew member operates the camera and is responsible for properly framing the shot.
Camera or Camera Operator
This composition rule divides the frame into nine equal sections using two horizontal and two vertical lines.
Rule of Thirds
This small microphone clips onto a person’s clothing and is commonly used for interviews.
Lavalier/Lav Mic
You have finished editing and need to turn your project into a playable .mp4 file. What must you do?
Export
What does INT. mean at the beginning of a scene heading?
Interior
This crew member is primarily responsible for capturing and monitoring sound during production.
Audio / Audio Operator / Sound Technician
The amount of space between the top of a subject’s head and the top of the frame is called this.
Headroom
Hint: YOU PEOPLE NEVER PUT THEM BACK ON THE TRIPODS AND THEY ARE ALWAYS ORPHANED
Tripod Plate
This is the area in editing software where video and audio clips are arranged in order.
Timeline
In a properly formatted screenplay, what tense should your script be written in?
Past, Present or Future
Double Points if you can tell me why!
Present
This person helps organize the overall production, including schedules, logistics, and making sure the production gets completed.
Producer
This shot is typically used at the beginning of a scene to show the audience where the action is taking place.
Establishing Shot
Wearing these while recording allows the crew to hear problems that may not be obvious by simply looking at the audio meters.
Headphones
Your edit is finished, but one shot is noticeably warmer and more orange than every other shot. What post-production process should you use to fix it?
Color Correction
This line tells us WHERE and WHEN a new scene takes place.
Slugline
This crew member recreates everyday sounds, such as footsteps, clothing movement, or doors closing, to add to a film in post-production.
When a subject is looking toward one side of the frame, you should leave extra space in front of their face. This is called what?
Lead Room
We measure sound in these.
Decibles (dB)
This editing concept describes how quickly or slowly a scene feels based on the timing and length of its shots.
Pacing
Name the 4 things that should always be capital in your script.
Character, Slugline, Sound FX and Props
This crew department is responsible for providing snacks, drinks, and refreshments to the cast and crew throughout a production day.
Craft Services