FILM TV 122E Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Shaky Camera, Key Grip, Image Entertainment
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Also known as, the director of photography, d. p. , d. o. p, cameraman, Cameraperson, shooter, and lighting cameraman (in the u. k. : the job description. The d. p. is responsible for all of the production photography of a show. Each film presents a unique challenge depending upon size, budget, purpose and ambition of the production. Take: shot a single uninterrupted filmed event, scene action that takes place in a single location, sequence a series of scenes connected by a unity of time or location. Unlike a shot, which stands on its own, scenes and sequences can be edited: take a shot that is defined by its length (long take) and also designated by a number. A director will usually ask for several takes until the goal of the shot is achieved. Camera angles are defined by shot size and camera orientation. These are the lingua franca of cinematographers, directors, and editors, the fundamental tools that enable them to build scenes and sequences.
