Lighting Fundamentals
A special type of backlight that splashes a pool of light across a subject's cheek is called a __________.
kicker
A story must have a logical:
beginning, middle and, end
If a screenplay is properly formatted, one page is equal to about how much screentime?
one minute
______________ are visual tools used to check for coverage and show exactly what part of the script each planned shot covers.
Lined Scripts
On set, ___________ are responsible for setting up and rigging stands, trusses, staging, and other support equipment for lights, speakers, and the set itself.
Grips
The three-point lighting scheme is made up of the:
key light, fill light, and backlight
When using three-act structure, the _____________ is the event that thrusts the protagonist onto a new path with an important goal or problem to solve.
Inciting Incident
Action lines do not typically include:
a) sounds heard by the characters.
b) a description of the set.
c) What a character is thinking
d) what a character is wearing.
c
_______________ allow key members of the crew the chance to visit and analyze filming locations before production.
Location Scouts
One of the most common light stands found on a set is called the _____________.
Beefy baby
The ______________ ratio helps us determine the contrast across the face or body of the subject.
key-to-fill
Screenwriter Blake Snyder developed his own story structure broken down into beats, which he named ______________.
"save the cat"
screenplay element that is often used to describe how a line of dialogue is meant to be delivered
Dialogue Paranthetical
_____________ are used to provide a visual reference of each shot.
Storyboards
__________ are large cables designed to carry 60 or 100 amp loads from an electrical distribution box.
Whips
the color temperature of daylight
5600 K
At the beginning of a story, the ____________ is established.
normal world
screenplay element that marks the beginning of a new scene; includes where and when a scene takes place
Slugline or scene header
Film budgets are typically broken into two major categories:
above the line and below the line
Like a bounce board, a ___________ will bounce light back, but the light will be more harsh and intense.
reflector
________________ is a concept designed to make it appear as though the scene and subjects are being lit by a realistic source of light that exists within the scene.
At the ____________ of the story, the protagonist usually experiences a false victory, major defeat, or drastic shift in priorities.
Midpoint
The __________ can take on many forms, and allows you to form the basic skeleton of your story.
a) shooting script
b) treatment
c) first draft
d) outline
d) outline
When breaking down a script, the first step is to ______ all of the elements called for by the screenplay in each scene.
tag
___________ are often attached to softboxes to direct light and control spread.
grids