Across
- 2. A little-known movie that goes on to become a massive hit either financially or on the awards circuit.
- 6. Anything following a film’s high point,that is seen as a disappointing. Usually, what you expected to happen didn’t happen.
- 7. An illegally obtained version of a film and distributed online or through the black market. It is also known as a pirated film.
- 8. The collective of individuals involved with the technical aspect of shooting a movie. It does not refer to the performers in a film.
- 11. The opening of a camera lens that controls the amount of light allowed to pass through and actually contact the film.
- 13. A term used to describe films that primarily appeal to women. It is often used in a derogatory sense to demean films that primarily star women or utilize heavily emotional components.
- 14. light It is natural light (Sun, Moon, etc.) or pre-existing light in a location before any additional lighting is added.
- 17. Film A movie associated teenagers growing into adulthood through relatable rites of passage. These films are usually defined by the loss of innocence
- 18. The aide, assistant, or technical assistant for the key grip or gaffer. He/She is responsible for coiling and routing all of the power cables needed to run the lights.
- 19. A performer who will take the place of an actor for certain shots.
Down
- 1. The black-and-white board or slate with a hinged top used to display information of the shot on the screen.
- 3. When a film character breaks the fourth wall and directly addresses the audience. Commonly used by characters like Frank Underwood in House of Cards or Deadpool.
- 4. The person responsible for total artistic control during all phases of a movie’s production. He/She makes day-to-day decisions about acting, lighting, sound, casting, and editing.
- 5. An embarrassing or humorous mistake made during the course of filming.
- 8. A printed line of text you find at the bottom of a frame that describes or translates what characters are doing/saying. It is beneficial for deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers. Another word for this would be “subtitles.”
- 9. They are copies of the footage shot on the previous day and reviewed. Directors will review this footage at the end of the day (or start of the next day) to see what they have so far.
- 10. This happens when a film that ends with the primary conflict unresolved.
- 12. The placement of actors’ names on a movie poster.
- 15. A piece of land on a studio’s property where filmmakers can shoot outside scenes in an enclosed area.
- 16. The process of inserting a new soundtrack into a movie or adding a new soundtrack of music, sound effects, or dialogue following production
- 19. An offbeat, low-budget movie, generally from independent producers.