Chapter_6_The_Production_Process_-_Production

Video Camera

The centerpiece of filmmaking, chosen based on budget and filming type.

Focal Length

The distance between the lens and the image sensor, influencing the zoom and image perspective.

Aperture

The adjustable opening in a lens that allows light to pass, measured in F-stops.

Depth of Field (DoF)

The range in which objects in front of the camera lens appear in focus; influenced by focal length, aperture, and camera position.

White Balance

A camera setting that ensures true colors in images by calibrating perceived white.

3-Point Lighting

A standard lighting method using three lights: key, fill, and back light, to create depth and dimension.

Key Light

The primary light source that influences the scene's appearance, creating shadows and highlights.

Fill Light

The secondary light that softens shadows created by the key light, making them less defined.

Back Light

A light placed behind the subject to create definition and subtle highlights, separating it from the background.

Rule of Thirds

A composition guideline dividing the frame into a grid, helping to create balanced images by placing points of interest on the intersections.

Sync Sound

Audio recorded simultaneously with video on location.

Nonsync Sound

Audio recorded separately from the video, often added during post-production.

Sound Effects

Auditory elements added to enhance the viewer's experience, such as the sound of doors or footsteps.

Soundtrack

A collection of songs or music pieces used within a film to enhance storytelling.

Camera Angle

The position of the camera relative to the subject, affecting audience perception.

Pan

A horizontal movement of the camera, either to the left or right, without changing its position.

Tilt

A vertical pivot of the camera to move the lens up or down.

Dolly

A movement of the camera towards or away from the subject using a wheeled platform.

Composition

The arrangement of visual elements within a frame to create interest and clarity.

Lighting Properties

Characteristics of light including intensity and color quality that affect how a subject is perceived.

Color Temperature

A measurement of the warmth or coolness of a light source, indicated in Kelvin (K).

Hard Light

A type of lighting that produces sharp shadows and highlights details.

Soft Light

A type of lighting that reduces shadows and hides details for a more flattering appearance.