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  • int/ext location variety
  • infinite set ups
  • longer production time
  • higher production value
  • crew size varies
  • repeat action for setup
  • more post production
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single camera!!!

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  • single locations
  • confined to single axis
  • few external concerns
  • time based
  • live recorded audience
  • fixed lighting
  • limited camera movement
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multi cam!!!

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list 4 aspects of pre production:

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  • generating ideas
  • generating a budget
  • problem solving
  • organization
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list 6 expenses of production:

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  1. equipment
  2. permits
  3. access
  4. storage
  5. makeup
  6. talent
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________ ___________ include the following:

-title page
-index
-plot synopsis
-treatment
-call sheets
-breakdown of page per scene
-blocked master script
-storyboard
-shot list
-audio plans
-floor location plans
-lighting plans
-talent

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paperwork packages!

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what layout is this?

             title of production
                   group name
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what layout is this?

             title of production
                   group name
                group members
   
                course code
                     section

                      prof
                      date
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title page

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list the types of props (7)

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  1. hand prop (small)
  2. personal prop (defines character)
  3. set prop (setting definition)
  4. practical prop (functional)
  5. cover prop (background)
  6. perishable prop (replaced)
  7. rehearsal prop (fake for practice)
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what are the 6 things that breakdown inlcudes?

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  1. effects
  2. cast list
  3. wardrobe
  4. props
  5. vehicles
  6. animals
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develops story
- creates characters
- indicates production length info

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screenwriter

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-camera angles
-cut points
-calls action
-in charge
-takes cues from screenwriter
-audio cues/sfx
- ighting cues/sfx

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director

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what is the most expensive time during a production?

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Pre-production is most expensive time during production, requires the most planning and setup

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what are the 2 types of blocked scripts?

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sigle cam script and multi cam script

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  • Each setup indicated by roman numeral
  • Setups indicated along left side of script
  • Length of I indicates length of script needed to be covered by that setup

-Setup can be reused later in script

-Setups shot out of order, then assembled in chronological order during editing process

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SINGLE CAM SCRIPT

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  • Uses 2 column format (left is for video, right for audio)
  • Includes timing
  • Includes markup for director and assistant
  • Camera shots listed chronologically
  • Cut points indicated by “hockey stick”, shows pauses and camera used (includes framing of shot)
A

MULTI CAM SCRIPT

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what is framing?

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dictates what the viewer is going to see, whether you focus on a specific item, or avoid them

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shot abbreviations: EWS/ELS

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extreme long shot

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shot abbreviations: VWS

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very wide shot

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shot abbreviations: WS

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wide shot

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shot abbreviations: LS

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long shot

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shot abbreviations: MS

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medium shot

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shot abbreviations: MCU

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medium close up

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shot abbreviations: CU

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shot abbreviations: ECU

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extreme close up

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shot abbreviations: OSS
over the shoulder shot
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shot abbreviations: 2S
2 shot (framed similarly)
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framing question! define headroom:
amount of space above head for framing (Should be very little headroom in any shot tighter than MS)
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framing question! define noseroom:
attempting to want to leave empty space for subject to move/look into
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define the rule of thirds
where lines intersect are focal/power points, where you want to position your subjects or focal points of the shot
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what does the z axis refer to?
refers to placing people behind rather than next to one another, creates sense of depth, easier on camera operator
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what is the 180 degree rule?
The rule dictates that you draw an imaginary line between these two characters (or subjects) and try to keep your camera(s) on the same side of this 180-degree line.
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shot list single cam
- shot acronological - footage is setup one shot at a time - each setup may cover multiple shots -organizing the shot list by setups allowing efficeny
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shot list multi cam
- shot in chronological order -camera cards specific to each camera
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responsible for overall organization of production group
exec producer
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responsible for management of specific productions, chooses supervisory staff and crew
producer
36
assists producer, coordinates appointments and schedules
assistant producer
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creatively visualizes script or event, advises members on production team
director
38
assists director, supervises pre-rehearsals
assistant director
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helps director/producer with production needs
production assistant
40
primary contact on studio floor, cues performers, directs floor crew
stage manager
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maintains production within budget
production manager
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sits next to director in control room, operates TV production switcher
technical director
43
applies makeup to talent
makeup artist
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designs and selects costumes
costume designer
45
designs and prepares graphics for the show
graphic designer
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implements graphics during production, types on screen test/titles
graphic operator
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designs, arranges and controlling lighting
lighting director
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controls picture quality by using test equipment to adjust video equipment
video operator
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sets up cameras, capture videos/images requested by director
photographer
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responsible for assisting camera operator, make sure they’re safe
camera assistant
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designs entire set
set deisgner
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responsible for sets and scenery
stage crew
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selects, complies and cuts video and audio to produce programs
editor
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people who are heard and appear on TV (actors, reporters, interviewees, anchors, commentators, sportscasters)
talent
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work from established script, create a character for the audience
actors

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