Film Final

Directing

Overseeing the artistic aspects of a film.

Shot Descriptions

Written details of each shot in a script.

Master Shots

Wide shots covering the entire scene.

Cutaways

Shots inserted into a scene to provide additional context

Camera Movements

Techniques for moving the camera during filming.

Composition

Arrangement of elements within the frame.

Script

Written text of a film or video production.

Director

Individual guiding the creative aspects of a production.

Shooting Ratio

Amount of footage shot compared to final footage used.

Screen Ratio

Aspect ratio of the screen or frame for displaying content.

Script Treatment

Detailed outline of a screenplay highlighting key elements like characters, plot, and scenes without the full dialogue; serves as a blueprint for the final script

preproduction

after funding and idea are set; everything else before filming—budgeting, building up crews, assigning roles, planning, scheduling, building set, getting equipment

producer

responsible for business side of production/film, including schedule

crossing the line

Maintaining consistent screen direction in a scene; 180-degree rule

being prepared

Having all necessary resources and plans in place before filming

Premiere Pro, Avid, Final Cut Pro

Popular video editing software

Bottom to Top 4:3, 16:9

Aspect ratios commonly used in filmmaking.

20:1, etc.

Examples of shooting ratios indicating the amount of footage shot versus used