PRE-PRODUCTION
In a script, INT. is an abbreviation used to describe this.
Interior
This describes how two characters (or more) in a scene should always have the same left/right relationship with each other.
180 Degree Rule
This is where clips eventually end up, creating a finished video project. Audio and video are both welcome here!
Timeline / Sequence
The relative "highness" or "lowness" of sound. In other words, how close the waves are in a waveform.
Pitch
Joel was a student of this program from 2014-2016.
New Media Production & Design (NMPD)
This fictional narrative model is used to divide a story into three parts.
Three Act Structure
This refers to the length of time a sensor is exposed to light.
Shutter Speed
Where you import, locate, organize and preview clips.
The Project Panel/Window
Adobe Audition is an example of a DAW, meaning this.
Digital Audio Workstation
This email address can be used to contact Joel outside of class (though Microsoft Teams is much, much easier to do so).
joel.hineman@sait.ca
Used as a reference during production, this document contains written descriptions of what will appear on-camera, including camera angles, the type of framing used, and (sometimes) even the estimated length of the take.
Shot-List
This is the most common Frame Rate for Film (Cinema)
24 FPS
An audio/video media processing program that allows users to convert media files into other types of media files
Adobe Media Encoder
The act of re-creating sound for pictures during post-production
Foley
Joel owns 4 pets (for now): 2 cats, 1 crested gecko, and 1 this.
Ball Python
This website provides creators with the ability to type out screenplays, including proper formatting tools.
StudioBinder(.com)
This is used to adjust the sensitivity of a camera's sensor.
ISO
A layer that lets you apply color and tonal adjustments to your image without permanently changing the underlying image.
Adjustment Layer
This large unit of measurement is used when declaring a sound file's sample rate. Example: DVD quality is 44.1 of these, and Blu-Ray is 48 of these.
Kilohertz (kHz)
Joel has two tattoos that represent two of his favorite bands: ____ & ____ (if you get both, double points!)
Deftones & Led Zeppelin
In dialogue blocks, these are used to note emphasis, tone, or intent.
Parentheticals ( )
In Sony Cameras, this is a gamma curve with a wide dynamic range optimized under the assumption that grading will be performed in the post-production process.
S-Log
These allow a user to control the value of a property over a period of time. They can be used in a variety of methods, most commonly in animation.
Keyframes
This can refer to the ‘Snapshots’ of sound at set intervals, which translates to the quality of sound.
Sample Rate
Joel competed in Skills Alberta & Skills Canada in this category, winning gold for both in 2010.