Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Video: Vocabulary:
Above-the-line- the expenses that are associated with getting the movie made such as director, cast, producers, script. In major studio films these expenses are higher than the below-the-line expenses.
Literally "above the line" on the budget sheet.
Below-the-line- the expenses that are associated with the physical production such as set construction, permits, location, etc.
Literally "below the line" on the budget sheet.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Tues, March 15
Video:
vocabulary:
Room Tone- the ambient noise- the total sound that exists in an area (without people talking or moving around)
-When the sound guys to hold for room tone, everybody freezes so he can record the ambient noise. Having the room tone recorded can be useful later in editing.
Photo:
Texture- element of art
vocabulary:
Room Tone- the ambient noise- the total sound that exists in an area (without people talking or moving around)
-When the sound guys to hold for room tone, everybody freezes so he can record the ambient noise. Having the room tone recorded can be useful later in editing.
Photo:
Texture- element of art
Friday, March 11, 2011
Monday, March 14
Video:
More notes on being a PA:
To be a good PA-
1. Be a good listener. You may even want to keep a small notebook and pencil in your pocket.
2. Be responsible and do your job. You are easy to replace.
3. Learn as much as you can. This is a great opportunity to learn about the different departments and what they do.
4. Don't complain. (See number 2)
Photo:
Review of the quiz.
-retake available-
More notes on being a PA:
To be a good PA-
1. Be a good listener. You may even want to keep a small notebook and pencil in your pocket.
2. Be responsible and do your job. You are easy to replace.
3. Learn as much as you can. This is a great opportunity to learn about the different departments and what they do.
4. Don't complain. (See number 2)
Photo:
Review of the quiz.
-retake available-
Friday, March 11
Video: vocabulary:
PA (production assistant) (gopher- as in go for this, go for that)
-PAs are in every department. They do not have a union, unlike most positions in film.
In the film industry you usually get your early experience as a PA. It is a good way to learn about the different departments when you are starting out.
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quiz on color today
PA (production assistant) (gopher- as in go for this, go for that)
-PAs are in every department. They do not have a union, unlike most positions in film.
In the film industry you usually get your early experience as a PA. It is a good way to learn about the different departments when you are starting out.
Photo:
quiz on color today
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Wed. March 9
Video:
LTV viewing and critique. Pick three things that were done well and three things that could have been done better. Be specific. Write it in your notebook under questions and writing.
Photo:
Fill light- a light used to reduce the contrast and illuminate the shadows on a subject.
- Not as bright as the key light.
***Quiz on color schemes coming Friday***
You can review your notes with the PowerPoint on the server.
LTV viewing and critique. Pick three things that were done well and three things that could have been done better. Be specific. Write it in your notebook under questions and writing.
Photo:
Fill light- a light used to reduce the contrast and illuminate the shadows on a subject.
- Not as bright as the key light.
***Quiz on color schemes coming Friday***
You can review your notes with the PowerPoint on the server.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tues. March 8
video:
vocab:
sandbag/shotbag- a sturdy bag filled with sand or shot that is used to balance or weight a stand or equipment
Boa bag- a long sandbag that can be wrapped around something.
These come in different weights.
Photo:
vocabulary:
Key light- the main light on a subject.
- If the key light is directly in front of the subject, it will flatten them out. = not good
- You want the key light at an angle to the subject.
- When you are outside, in the daytime, the key light is the sun.
vocab:
sandbag/shotbag- a sturdy bag filled with sand or shot that is used to balance or weight a stand or equipment
Boa bag- a long sandbag that can be wrapped around something.
These come in different weights.
Photo:
vocabulary:
Key light- the main light on a subject.
- If the key light is directly in front of the subject, it will flatten them out. = not good
- You want the key light at an angle to the subject.
- When you are outside, in the daytime, the key light is the sun.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Monday, March 7
Video:
C47-
wooden clothespin
-used to clip gels to barn doors (wood doesn't conduct heat)
-also used to clip just about anything to just about anything else, very useful to have around
-don't be a noob calling it a clothespin
C47-
wooden clothespin
-used to clip gels to barn doors (wood doesn't conduct heat)
-also used to clip just about anything to just about anything else, very useful to have around
-don't be a noob calling it a clothespin
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