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The five types of lenses

Standard, Macro, Wide Angle, Telephoto, and Prime.

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Wider apertures and closer focusing distances.

Shallow depth of field


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Represented by Red and White in the SkillsUSA colors

Individual states and chapters

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Tripod shooting

Using a three-legged stand to control the camera.

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Static composition

the majority of lines on a page are horizontal or vertical.

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Roughly what the human eye views, giving it a natural feel. (Focal Length: 50 mm)

Standard Lenses

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Very wide range of focus

Deep depth of field

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Represented by Blue in the SkillsUSA colors

Common union of the states and chapters

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A four-wheeled cart that travels on a lightweight track and enables the camera to smoothly capture movement shots while being pushed or pulled along a track.

Crab Dolly

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A shot that includes two items of primary importance.

Two shot

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Allows for shots that are much closer and more detailed than what the human eye can see. Acts as a magnifying glass. (Focal Length: 60 mm-200 mm)

Macro Lenses

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A focus control mechanism used to professionally and more easily establish control.

Follow focus

300

The Shield in the SkillsUSA symbol represents what? 

Symbol on the SkillsUSA emblem representing Patriotism, Democracy, Liberty, and the American way of life

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Panning

Moving only the camera to scan the set horizontally, while the dolly and tripod stay stationary

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A basic visualization, on paper, of what your project will look like and how it will flow.

Storyboard
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Allows for a wider image than the standard lenses. (Focal Length: ≤35 mm)

Wide Angle Lenses

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A lens setting that allows the operator to focus on an object that is very close to the lens.

Macro focus

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The Gear in the SkillsUSA symbol represents what? 

Symbol on the SkillsUSA emblem representing Industrial Society and the independence and cooperation of the individual working with labor and management for the betterment of mankind

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Truck

Moving the camera, its tripod, and dolly to the left or right in a motion that is parallel to the set.

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The space from the top of a person's head to the top of the frame.

Head room

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Behaves like a telescope, allowing the field of view to be adjusted. Best for shots that must be taken far away, but need to be close-ups. (Focal Length: 70 mm)

Telephoto Lenses

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A built-in factor in cameras that allows for stabilization, preventing shakiness within images.

Image stabilization

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First line of the SkillsUSA pledge

Upon my honor, I pledge

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The frequency at which frames in a television picture, film, or video sequence are displayed.

Frame rate

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Oversees creative aspects of the film. This includes actors, locations, flow, camera location, lighting, and soundtrack.

Director