11 Elements of Filmmaking Flashcards
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Producing
To plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting the script, coordinating writing, directing, editing, and arranging financing
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Directing
Developing and implementing the overall creative vision of a script, as well as working with actors on crafting performances
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Writing
the process of creating a script for a film or television show
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Cinematography
The art and science of capturing motion pictures. It involves techniques related to framing, lighting, and camera movement during the capture of a film and animation.
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Sound & Music
Components that help to establish the film’s tone, mood, and emotional impact. Includes music, dialogue, sound effects, ambient noise, and/or background noise and soundtracks
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Editing
The art and craft of cutting and assembling finished film. (Primarily done in Post Production)
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Performing
the work of actors who tell the story of the film through their expressions, movements, and interactions
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Production Design
The intersection of art, architecture and narrative, using space, lines, shapes, colors and patterns to form a distinct visual language to elevate on-screen stories
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Special & Visual Effects
Special effects (SFX) use practical or digital techniques to create illusions. Practical effects, such as makeup, prosthetics, etc., involve physical objects, while digital effects use CGI technology.
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Support
Involves elements enhancing the main production. Includes secondary roles, technical crew, craft services and other essential resources for completion.
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Meaning & Purpose
Meaning => the underlying message, theme, or idea conveyed through the narrative, visuals, and dialogue.
Purpose => the filmmaker’s intent or reason for creating the movie, which could be to entertain, educate, provoke thought, or inspire social change.
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