TECHNICAL TERMS RELATED TO MAKING FILMS - PART TWO
intercut
to insert a film segment between two parts of a different scene
location
a site outside a regular film studio where some select scenes of a movie are filmed
method acting
a technique for planning for a role wherein an entertainer attempts to emulate and bring out real-life portrayal of the person in minute detail
out-take
a particular scene or shot that is excluded from the final version of the film due to some inadvertent mistake
pre-production
the groundwork that is done before the actual production process of the film
production values
the final output of a film, play, music show, and so forth should be commensurate with the money spent to make it good
rough cut
the main version of a film, after the various scenes and sequences of the film have been assembled
screenplay
the script that is written for a film with recommendations for the smooth flow of the storytelling process
screen test
an audition for a prospective candidate and assess his or her histrionic ability
sequence
a progression of shots and scenes of a film developing one subject or theme
special effects Abbreviation SFX
strange segments of animated activity in movies or TV programs that are made by computers or trick photography to show things that do not regularly exist or occur
shoot
the technique of shooting with a camera
shot
a scene in a film that is recorded continuously by one camera
sound
the sound component of a TV, radio,film show which actually adds credibility to the sequence
sound effect
suitable effects that are imitative of sound called for in the context of a dramatic creation and that makes the scene more appealing
soundtrack
all the songs, speech and background music that are recorded for a film
storyboard
a sequence of drawings or pictures that show the outline of the narrative of a film
studio
a sophisticated interior location where movies are made
stunt
a hazardous activity that some professionals undertake that requires great skill and adventurous spirit to engage the audience
take
a scene or part of a film that is shot at one time without interruption
theme music
Signature music is a melodic piece that is frequently played explicitly for radio programming, network shows, computer games, or movies and is generally played during the introduction of a character, opening credits, closing credits etc.,
young adult
a category of fiction that is principally designed for the juvenile audience
zoom in
to magnify the size of the image manifold that is being shot from a closer/farther range with the utilization of a zoom lens
zoom out
to reduce the size of the image manifold that is being shot from a closer/farther range with the utilization of a zoom lens
