different shots
a type of shot that frames the subject from the waist up.
medium shot
the wardrobe for the actors.
costumes
the organization of materials and the planning of the film including design, scheduling, and shot selection.
Pre-Production
a close-up shot of an object or a part of the body that is needed to tell the story
insert
lines said between two or more people
dialogue
the organization of materials and the planning of the film including design, scheduling, and shot selection.
wide or long shots
the second stage of producing a film where the filming begins
production
duties include making the daily call sheet and making sure that the cast is in place at the right time. Similar to a Stage Manager in theatre.
2nd Assistant Director
introduced the concept of thirteen beats that break down the three-act structure into moments the protagonist must go through to finish the story.
logline
a move where the camera follows the subject can be described as a gimbal shot.
gimbal shot
the location where the filming happens
set
the graphics and words introducing the film and the subtitles or credits throughout the film.
graphics & titles
the twelve different beats that a hero protagonist goes through in the plot of a movie.
Hero's Journey
the character’s name in all caps which signifies the beginning of that character’s dialogue.
Character cue
moves left or right parallel to the subject, usually on a rail system to keep the shot smooth.
tracking shot
a portable object that actors manipulate in film
prop
the graphics and words introducing the film and the subtitles or credits throughout the film. are visual representations of each shot
storyboard
the beginning of every scene, comprised of three parts: either INT. (interior) or EXT. (exterior,) a specific location and NIGHT or DAY. For Example: INT. CLASSROOM – DAY
Scene Heading
a multiple-page document outlining the plot, the look and major imagery of a film. Treatments have sparse dialogue and are mostly description. All the major plot points or beats should be present.
Treatment
moves in one direction toward or away from a subject, usually on a rail system to keep the shot smooth.
dolly shot
the preliminary plan for the type, angle, and movement for each shot in a film
shot list
a type of shot that frames only the shoulders and head of a subject.
close up
direct our attention to what's important within a scene. A slug line is not a new scene heading, but a quick change to a different point of view or place without rewriting an entire new scene heading.
slug line
Most films follow a three-act structure: Act I is the beginning, Act II is the middle, and Act III is the end.
Three-Act Structure