From Script to Wrap Flashcards
Defined the term pre-production.
 The first of three production stages pre-production is the development and planning stage of a production.
What occurs during the pre-production stage?
Financing, casting of the Director and cinematography, story board, shooting schedule, and finalizing the screen play.
Define principal photography
 It is the production phase during which the bulk of the movie is filmed with actors on set and cameras rolling.
What 5 things does the producer do?
The producer buys the rights to a film or concept, hires the needed staff and cast, overseas the budget, participates in the editing in post production, and does the marketing.
What is a table read?
A table read is one of the cast, writers, and Director sit and read through the script. It is an opportunity for everyone to hear the story out loud, take notes, and make revisions.
Why would somebody want to do a table read?
Table reads are an essential part of the script development process, during which the story is fine tuned and any necessary adjustments are made.
When does a table read typically occur?
Towards the end of pre-production.
What is denouement?
 Denouement is the final outcome of the story, generally occurring after the climax of the plot. It is often where all the secrets are revealed, and loose ends are tied up.
What is the fourth wall?
The fourth wall is an invisible, imagined wall that separates the performance space from the audience. In film, this is generally thought of as the position of the camera.
What are the three phases of production?
Pre-production, production, and post.
The three act structure is the narrative model that divides stories into three parts, the beginning the middle and the end. What did Syd Field label these parts?
The set up, confrontation, and resolution.
What does Blake Snyder, author of “Save the Cat”, do with the traditional three act structure?
He breaks it up into 15 story beats.
What does it mean to break down a script?
Breaking down your script, makes you properly list out all of your characters, props costumes, and set needs to identify what and who you need per scene.
Who is typically responsible for breaking down the script
A films producer typically does a rough breakdown first.
How do you create a storyboard legend and what is included?
A legend should include, at least the following character, costume, props, set dressing and sound. Use an individual colour for each of these.
What is production design responsible for ?
Everything inside the frame except for the acting which is the responsibility of the director and lighting which is the responsibility of the DP.
What is the script supervisor, responsible for?
The script supervisor oversees the continuity of the motion picture. They are responsible for ensuring that the film can be cut together after shooting has concluded. 
What are the responsibilities of the props department versus the costume department?
The line that defines the difference is normally if an actor is wearing some thing it belongs to the costume department, and if an actor is carrying some thing, then that belongs to the prop department. A crossover would be a hand bag. An actor is carrying it, but it typically falls into the costume department
What is the difference between an inside props person and an outside props person?
The inside person is dealing with all of the props that are happening in the shoot today. While the outside props person is getting ready the props for tomorrow’s shoot.
What is the responsibility of the production designer?
To ensure every physical object in a shot is consistent with the overall visual design and vision of the film.
If you are responsible for ensuring continuity between the passage of time in scenes, and the number of costume changes for a character, what is your role?
Script supervisor.
What is a table read?
The table read is when the cast, writers, and Director read through the script. It is an opportunity for everyone to hear the story out loud, take notes, and make revisions.
In what phase does a table read occur?
Near the end of pre-production.
Why is a table read important?
Table reads are an essential part of the script development process, during which the story is fine tuned and other necessary adjustments are made.
What is a shooting script?
It is a key piece in the production of a motion picture. It’s a version of the screenplay that includes detailed, cinematography instructions laid out in the order that they’ll be needed, such as certain camera, shots, props, and locations.
Who is responsible for creating the shooting script?
The Director.
How does the Director reflect different shooting locations?
Buy numbering the scenes.
While pre-visualizing the script, and once the scenes have been numbered, what is the Director responsible to do?
Creating a shooting plan for each scene.
What is involved in creating a shooting plan?
The Director will reflect on how she wishes to cover each scene in the project.
What does the term “coverage“ mean?
The term coverage refers to the amount and types of shots the Director will need to tell the story adequately in each scene.
While creating a shot plan, the Director will mark her script with abbreviations, such as CU, LS, 2S, and OTS. What do these abbreviation stand for?
Close up, long shot, two shots, and over the shoulder.
What does it mean when we refer to pace? [Two-part answer.]
We are referring to the rhythm and pace of production, as well as the rhythm, and pace of the story itself.
What is dénouement?
It is the final outcome of the story, generally occurring after the climax of the plot. Often it is where all of the secrets are revealed, and Loose Ends are tied up.
Usually coming at the end of pre-production, a table read is an opportunity for the cast, writers, and Director to hear the story out loud. What else is accomplished during the read?
Taking notes and making revisions to the screenplay
Successful directors are adept at controlling a films pacing, which refers to management of the:
The rhythm of the show, managing audience attention, so that they remain engaged and not bored or distracted.
Storyboarding is a great way to…
Pre-visualize your film before you begin shooting.
How does the shot list help during the story boarding process?
Using the shop list, will help you identify your key shots and sequences. This is where your attention for storyboarding needs to be focused.
Do you need to be a good artist to be a good story border?
No, you can use stick figures to convey the story and scenes that you want to get across. However, some directors end up collaborating with either an individual artist or team of artists to develop their story boards.
How do you define a shot?
Is shot is a series of frames that runs for an uninterrupted period of time.
How is a shot defined?
A shot is defined and usually named according to its size, framing, depth of field, and the camera movement and angles used.
What is a fourth wall?
The fourth wall is an invisible, imagined wall that separates the performance space from the audience. In film, this is generally thought of as the position of the camera.
What is a wide shot?
 A wide shot is typically used as an establishing shot, which is the first shot in a seen, that orients the audience, and shows them where the action is taking place.
What is a medium shot?
It is the most standard and regularly used shot. It gives the audience a general look at what is going on while still letting them know what the focus or subject of the shot is. 
What is a medium close up? [MCU]
This is a shot size in between a medium shot and a close-up. It makes the audience focus on a particular subject or subjects. This is a standard shot for each actor’s individual shot in a face-to-face conversation.
What is a close-up?
This kind of shot, draws specific, dramatic attention to a character, object, or space. The subject usually fills the frame. [example of persons, face, a ball and bracket.
What is an extreme close-up [ECU?]
This draws attention to a character, object or space. Something specific on any of these objects usually fills the frame. [example of persons, eyes, a spot on a ball]. This often implies one extreme emotion, or seeks to point out specific details.
