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CINEMA TERMS
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Film, Theatre & Television
Undergraduate 2
09/09/2014

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Above the line
Definition
Producers
Directors
Actors/ Talent

People who make deals based on profitability
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AC
Definition
Assistant Camera
focuses lens
Term
AD
Definition
Assistant Director
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Action
Definition
called out to alert for next take
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Aperture
Definition
size of the lens' iris controlling sensitivity of light to sensor
Larger opening= lower f stop
smaller opening= higher fstop
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Aspect Ratio
Definition
horizontal and vertical components of an image.

HD= 16*9 or 1.78
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Axis of Action
Definition
aka 180 line
line that passes through two main actors of a scene defining scene direction and spatial relations of all elements of the scene
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Barn Doors
Definition
Mental shades on a light to control spill light
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Best Boy
Definition
1st Assistant to Gaffer or Key Grip
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Blocking
Definition
Where actors move and stand so lighting and camera placement can be set.
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Body double
Definition
Replacement actor for nude scenes not showing their face.
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Bokeh
Definition
Visual quality of out of focus areas of image shown by a lens.
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Bounce board
Definition
large white card made of foam/ poster board to reflect soft white
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Call Sheet
Definition
listing that shows when and were actors will be required for a scene
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Cameo
Definition
small part given to a major actor that usually takes on big roles.
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CGI
Definition
computer generated imagery to enhance special effects.
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Cinematographer
Definition
expertise in the art of capturing images through visual recording devices and selection and placement of lighting. AKA DP or DoP
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Clapboard
Definition
aka Slate
holds info identifying shot
filmed at beginning of take
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Clipping
Definition
images highlights are overexposed and have lost detail
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Close up
Definition
subject is larger than the frame revealing detail
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Codecs
Definition
Software used to compress and playback digital data.

ex) JPEG MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264/ AVC
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Cold Open
Definition
Short scene before the opening credits
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Color Correction
Definition
Adjusting the color of each shot to match other shots and conform to the desired look.
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Color Temperature
Definition
Color of a light source measured in degrees Kelvin.
32K = Tungsten

56k= Daylight Blue
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Compositing
Definition
combining visual effects from different sources
Term
Cowboy
Definition
Camera framework that sees actor from knees up
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Cut
Definition
Called to indicate current take is over. Also term in editing
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On set Procedures 6 Steps
Definition
Prep the Set
Unload Equipment
Blocking
Lighting
Final Rehearsal
Shoot
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5 Rules of Set Etiquette
Definition
Do your job to best of ability
Always be on time
Can do attitude
Respect the team
Treat everyone courteously
Term
Forumla for finding out watts for house
Definition
volts x amps
Term
4 basic elements of cinematic language
Definition
shot sequence
scene
dramatic sequence
shot
Term
Shot
Definition
smallest unit of film language
continuous run of images from record to stop
Term
Mis en scene
Definition
put on stage
everything within the frame that helps tell the story
Term
sequence
Definition
multiple shots put together to tell unified action/event or show a passage of time
Term
montage
Definition
information received through combination of shots in editing sequence
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Juxtaposition
Definition
two or more shots put together to highlight link or contrast between two
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dramatic sequence
Definition
series of scenes that a large dramatic unit
Term
continuity style
Definition
allows language to be understood universally
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physical frame
Definition
each individual still image that creates the illusion of motion when put together
Term
compositional frame
Definition
2 dimension space of x and y axis
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3rd dimension of frame
Definition
Depth
Term
Aspect ratio
Definition
width and height of frame
Term
Academy aperture ratio?
Definition
1.33:1
Term
American theatrical release aspect ratio?
Definition
1.85:1
Term
European release aspect ratio?
Definition
1.66:1
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Open frame
Definition
audience aware of off-screen space
Term
diminishing perspective
Definition
objects closer to camera appear larger
objects farther away camera appear smaller
Term
4 ways to create depth
Definition
receding places, overlapping objects, diminishing perspective

hortizontal/ diagnol lines

Deep/shallow focus

shadows
Term
Stereoposis
Definition
What you see with out 3d glasses on when the image looks doubled

perceiving depth and dimension
Term
What affects the weight of a frame?
Definition
Size
shape
brightness
placement
Term
Shot size is determined by what 2 factors?
Definition
proximity of subject to camera

degree of lens magnification
Term
Direct address
Definition
character looks directly into camera
breaks 4th wall
Term
two types of camera moves
Definition
stationary
dynamic
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Day for Night
Definition
Shooting in the daytime in a way that makes the image look like its at night.

Uses camera filters, underexposure and avoids brightness
Term
Deep Focus Shot
Definition
shot with exceptional depth of field
Term
Director
Definition
principle creative artist on movie set.
the driving artistic source and communicates to actors.
Term
DIT
Definition
Digital Information Tech

checks quality, organizes, duplicates, and distributes visual and audio data on cards and hard drives
Term
DItty Bag
Definition
Bag that holds tools of crew member
Term
Dolly
Definition
small truck that rolls along tracks carrying camera and some of camera crew
Term
Double
Definition
Actor who looks like principle actor, stands in for stunts. Aka one stop scrim
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Dutch Tilt
Definition
shot composed with the horizon not parallel with bottom of frame
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Establishing Shot
Definition
First shot of a new scene that introduces audience to the space
Term
Executive producer
Definition
In charge of production
Not involved in technical aspects but oversees it.
BUSINESS SIDE
Term
Extra
Definition
Actress or actor who is populating a scene but has no specific part or dialog.
Term
Foley
Definition
the art of recreating incidental sound effects in synchronization with visual component of movie
Term
Fast Lens
Definition
allows a lot of light to be transmitted to the sensor.
T2 or faster
Term
Flag
Definition
black cloth on metal frame to create shadows
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Frame Rate
Definition
FPS
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Gaffer
Definition
chief lighting technician who is responsible for designing and creating lighting plan
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Gel
Definition
plastic sheets of different colors or diffusion put on lights to affect color or look of light
Term
CTB
Definition
color temp Blue
full CTB = shifts color to daylight
goes from 32K to 56K
Term
CTO
Definition
color temp orange
shifts daylight to match tungsten.
goes from 56K to 32K
Term
ND
Definition
neutral density
reduces intensity of light but color doesn't chang
Term
OPAL
Definition
common SLIGHT diffusion to soften light
Term
216
Definition
common HEAVY diffusion to eliminate shadows
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SIlk
Definition
translucent cloth used to filter/ soften light sorce
Term
Green Screen
Definition
aka blue screen or matte techniques.

in post, background can be digitally modified.
Term
Grip
Definition
responsible for set up, adjustment and maintenance of equipment on set
Term
HOT SET
Definition
sets that been used and will be used again just as it is
Term
JIb
Definition
balanced camera support arm that can swing in any direction
Term
Key Grip
Definition
in charge of grip department.
Term
Lens
Definition
an optical device used by cameras to focus an image
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