Loglines
The simplest and most interesting way to tell someone your movie idea in a sentence.
Logline
The definition of Mise-en-scene.
The composition of all the elements within the frame.
Oversees creative vision, guides actors, chooses shots with DP, communicates with crew.
What is a full Shot?
Shows a character from head to toe and some surroundings.
A piece of uninterrupted film captured by the camera.
Shot
Two sisters must save their kingdom from eternal winter and discover the power of family.
Frozen
Say what the L in SCALP MC is and how it affects the Mise-en-scene.
Lighting. Affects the mise-en-scene by using it light and shadow as a tool to tell the story of the frame.
Plans schedule and budget, organizes resources (props, locations), manages deadlines, problem-solves.
Producer
What is a Dutch angle and what does it show?
Camera is tilted to show a world that feels unbalanced or crazy.
A single recording of a shot with multiple taken each time.
Take.
A young lion prince must reclaim his kingdom after his father’s death and defeat his evil uncle.
Lion King
What is the first C in SCALP MC and how does it affect the composition?
Cinematography. This refers to how the camera is used with angles, distance, movement, and how they all affect the composition of the shot.
Keeps track of continuity, notes what has been filmed and what needs reshooting.
Script Supervisor
What shot shows the character's full face and brings us closer to their emotional experience?
Close up
A full-length movie that is typically 75 minutes or longer.
Feature
A young boy discovers he’s a wizard and must face a dark sorcerer at his magical school.
Harry Potter
What is the M in SCALP MC and how does it affect the Mise-en-scene?
Makeup. Character's makeup are made to express the character's personality but also make up part of the composition of the shot.
Runs errands, helps setup/movement/organization, supports other crew members.
Production Assistant (PA)
What angle shot shows our subject shot from above and makes the subject seem weaker and smaller?
High Angle
A series of connected scenes that form a larger story unit.
Sequence.
Scientists must survive when cloned dinosaurs escape on a remote island theme park.
Jurassic Park
What is the A in SCALP MC and how does it affect the Mise-en-scene?
Acting. The position of the actors within the frame makes up part of the composition.
Records clear dialogue and ambient sound, positions mic without being in shot, manages audio levels.
Sound Mixer / Boom Operator
What shot is on the same level as the character and makes us feel like equals or neutral?
Eye-level shot
Movies, Scenes, Sequences, Shots, Takes (Arrange in order)
Movies → Sequences → Scenes → Shots → Takes