Video Production Flashcards

Use these flashcards to study key concepts in video production. They cover topics from microphones and shot types to camera settings and safety procedures.

_ Microphones - Go-to studio mic, good for loud sources, wide unidirectional pattern, and tends to be cheap.

Dynamic

_ Microphones - Tend to be expensive, good for catching single-source audio recordings, and more versatile in microphones like unidirectional, omnidirectional, and bidirectional.

Condenser

_ Microphones - Small condenser mics that can attach to on-screen talent, wireless, sound quality is not the best and can depend on the person wearing it, and can be used for short films, interviews, and vlogs.

Lavalier/Lapel

_ Microphones - Some are like condenser microphones, but they can be flexible for your pickup pattern so it won’t sacrifice your sound quality, usually on film sets, and can be mounted multiple ways like on your camera.

Shotgun

_ shots are used at the beginning of a scene to let the audience know where the action is about to occur.

Establishing

On a film shoot, it is usually the responsibility of the camera assistant to put down _ for the actors.

marks

When you’re shooting a scene, it’s important to get plenty of _ of the scene so that you have the maximum amount of freedom when you’re cutting it together.

coverage

A master shot is a long shot of the entire action performed in _.

one take

The acronym _ refers to an Extreme Long Shot.

ELS

The acronym _ refers to a Long Shot.

LS

The acronym _ refers to a Medium Shot.

MS

The acronym _ refers to a Close Up.

CU

The acronym _ refers to an Extreme Close Up.

ECU

In screenwriting format, _ indicates whether the scene is inside.

INT

In screenwriting format, _ indicates whether the scene is outside.

EXT

In screenwriting format, _ = Voice over

V.O.

In screenwriting format, _ = Off screen

O.S.

With camera settings, you would shoot at a frame rate higher than 24fps when capturing ___ footage for smoother playback.

slow-motion

determines the sensor’s sensitivity to light, affecting exposure and noise in the image.

ISO

_ affects exposure by controlling light entering the lens and also influences depth of field.

Aperture

_ affects exposure by controlling how long light hits the sensor and influences motion blur.

Shutter speed

A shutter speed of _ or close to it is ideal for shooting at 24 fps to achieve natural motion.

1/48

_ adjusts color tones to ensure accurate colors under different lighting conditions.

White balance

Before cutting to a close up of the characters, it helps to orient the audience, demonstrating where the actors are positioned in the scene and in relationship to each other. This is also known as a _.

two shot 50/50

Film Procedures: The first thing you should do before filming is to always check the _ for fingerprints and clean if necessary.

lens

Cross Cutting / _: two simultaneous actions that alternate and eventually meet- creates rhythm.

Parallel Editing

Safety Principles: Never _ anything. If something you are attempting to do requires any amount of excessive force, STOP and review your methods.

force

Safety Principles: Never _ the equipment unattended. Camera and other video equipment are prime targets for theft.

leave

Safety Principles: Never touch or attempt to clean the lens or the viewfinder lens without using the materials.

proper cleaning

Safety Principles: Never Store camera in case with or card inserted. Battery will lose life and the SD card could be damaged.

battery