Wednesday, December 15, 2010


finally figured out how to make this work. here is my video project!
pery

Monday, November 29, 2010

Overlapping Dialogue- is when editing a scene, arranging the cut so that a bit of dialogue or noise coming from shot A is heard under a shot of a character B or of another elemnt in the scene.

Pan- Pivoting the camera to the side to scan a scene or to follow a moving subject
Tilt- Pivoting the camera vertically up or down. Crane
Dolly-a camera support with wheels, used in making tracking shots
Zoom- it allows the cinematographer to stand at the same spot and seem like the object being filmed is very close or very far away.
Handheld- a hand held camera, it is easy to film action shots or parts of the film that have or need a lot of movement.
flashback- an editing technique that interrupts the present shot to show the past. it normally has a different feel to the look of the image.
flash forward- is an editing technique that interrupts the present shot to show the future. it normally has a different feel to the look of the image.
soundtrack- the narrow strip at one side of a movie film that carries the sound recording
first person narration - from one person's point of view
omniscient point of view - an all-knowing point of view
Genre - A category of artistic composition as in music or literature or movies marked by a distinctive style form content
Cycles- changing between different genres in a film
theme- a unifying idea, image, or motif, repeated or developed throughout a work
motif-A recurrent thematic element in an artistic or literary work
allegory- is a representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form
Plot-The pattern of events or main story in a narrative or drama.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Mimesis - imitation or reproduction of the supposed words of another, as in order to represent his or her character.

Diegesis - A narrative or history; a recital or relation.

Classical Paradigm - http://understandingfilm.wetpaint.com/page/3.+The+Classical+Paradigm

Genre - a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique, or the like

Genre cycles - switching between genres.

primitive - Of or being an earliest or original stage.

classical - serving as a standard, model, or guide

revisionist - any advocate of doctrines, theories, or practices that depart from established authority or doctrine.

parodic - a musical, literary, or other composition that mimics the style of another composer, author, etc, in a humorous or satirical way

screenplay - a motion-picture or television scenario.

action line - this link shows line of action but i'm not sure that it's an "action line" http://menian.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/film-production-shotsm-line-of-action/

dialogue -conversation between two or more persons.

plot - Also called storyline. the plan, scheme, or main story

character -(of an actor or actress) acting or specializing in such roles.

theme - a unifying or dominant idea, motif

motifs - a recurring subject, theme, idea,

symbols -something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign.

metaphors - a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance

allegory -a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms; figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another.

allusion - a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication

homage - respect or reverence paid or rendered

first person narration - from one person's point of view

omniscient point of view - an all-knowing point of view

three act structure - http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/pruter/film/threeact.htm

Sources:
www.dictionary.com
http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/pruter/film/threeact.htm
http://understandingfilm.wetpaint.com/page/3.+The+Classical+Paradigm
http://menian.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/film-production-shotsm-line-of-action/
Glossary #4

Synchronous sound - "Both Dialogue and Sound Effects may be recorded during shooting, but sound effects are usually added later. " or "can be either ambient (sound recorded during the filming of a sequence and retained in the final cut) or a sound effect."

Non-synchronous sound - the product of postproduction technicians determining the emotional and intellectual impact of a certain scene through sound.

Sound editing - where the editor takes the original sound recorded on the set, and using a variety of techniques, makes the dialogue more understandable, as well as smoother, so the listener doesn't hear the transitions from shot to shot.

Sound design - is the process of specifying, acquiring and manipulating audio elements

Soundtrack -the sound recorded on a motion-picture film; audio portion of a film.

Overlapping dialogue -

Sound mixing -
is a process during the post-production stage of a film or a television program by which a multitude of recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics and panoramic position are commonly being manipulated and effects such as reverb might be added.

Diagetic sound - sounds that the actors can hear

non-diagetic sound - sounds in the background that the actors cannot hear.

musical score - sheet music?

source music -
it comes from an on screen source that can actually be seen or that can be inferred.

production sound - all of the sound that is recorded and later modified into the final product.

camera blimp -
a housing attached to a camera which reduces the sound caused by the shutter click

sound boom - the large microphone that is held above the camera shot to get the best sound.

sound effects -
artificially created or enhanced sounds, or sound processes used to emphasize artistic or other content of films.

voice-over -
a production technique where a voice which is not part of the narrative (non-diegetic) is used

mickymousing -
a film technique used to sync the actions on screen with the accompanying music

realistic musical -

formalist musical -

musical documentary -

music video - hmmm...


Sources:
http://www.infoplease.com/cig/movies-flicks-film/bring-da-noise-synchronous-nonsynchronous-sound.html
http://www.encyclopediapro.com/mw/Synchronous_Sound
http://www.wikipedia.com
http://www.dictionary.com

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

anyone else excited for/ going to see harry potter when it comes out this friday at 12am? the school sold out of tickets so quickly!

Monday, November 15, 2010