Acting
Acting is the process of portraying characters written in a screenplay through an actor's interpretation.

Answer Print
The answer print is the initial print complete with mixed audio submitted to the producer.

Art Director
The art director is in charge of the craft aspect on a film set, including costumes and set design.

Assembly
Assembly is the process of cutting raw material into a rough film draft in order to manage continuity and get a sense of the big picture.

Assistant Director
The assistant director is the film set referee. His job is to keep everything going smoothly and on schedule and maintain peace among the cast and crew. The AD also prepares call sheets.

Best Boy
Also known as the first assistant electrician. The best boy reports directly to the gaffer. The second in command of any group can also be referred to as the best boy.

Boom
Usually refers to the microphone aimed toward the sound to be recorded on a film set.

Call Sheet
A call sheet is a list of required actors for a scene about to be shot.

Camera
A camera is a device that records images through a lens and onto film using light.

Cast
A list of actors involved in a film.

Casting Director
The casting director is in charge of selecting actors to fill roles in a screenplay.

Cinema
A venue that hosts film screenings.

Cinematographer
The cinematographer makes decisions based on the visual aspects of a film - from camera and lens choices to lighting design and film stock decisions.

Clapboard
A handheld board that displays information about the scene to be shot.

Closed Captioned
A system that displays spoken dialog in the form of text in a film for the benefit of hearing impaired audience members.

Close-up
A close up is a shot that features the subject larger than the frame and with much detail.

Color Timing
The process of controlling the color in film and keeping it consistent from scene to scene.

Composite Print
This is a print that features both images and audio.

Continuity
The consistency of a film relative to itself.

Costume Designer
Person who designs the clothing worn by the actors in a film.

Crew
Refers to all who work behind the scenes on a film.

Critic
A critic publishes an analysis of a finished film judging its artistic and/or entertainment qualities.

Dailies
The first quickly exposed positive print of a days shoot to be viewed by the director and cinematographer early the next day.

Dialog Coach
The dialog coach assists actors in delivering the manner of speaking required for each role in a film.

Dialog Editor
The sound editor that specializes in editing a film's dialog.

Director
The director is the chief artistic force behind a film bringing together and facilitating all aspects including the script, the actors and cinematography.

Director of Photography
The cinematography in charge of making the director's idea of a scene a visual reality.

Director's Cut
The early cut of a film under the director's control independent of studio decisions and influence.

Dissolve
A transitional device used to gradual lead the viewer from one scene to the next.

Documentary
A film whose narrative is derived from nonfiction and does not feature actors.

Dolly
A dolly is a small vehicle or truck that helps transport the camera and its crew (sometimes including the director).

Dolly Grip
The dolly grip is in charge of moving or driving the dolly.

Editing
Editing is the process of assembling and sequencing trimmed portions of raw material into a final viewable product.

Executive Producer
The producer who is involved in the overall production and its finances and not involved in any technical aspects.

Extra
An extra is usually an unpaid actor who fills roles where nonspecific, non-speaking background characters are needed.

Film History
Film history traces the development of film technology and art through time.

Filmography
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All the new 1st years of Tut Filmschool has to work on projects of 5 in a group to make short film of 90sec with only 12 shots being used.\
Good luck to all.

2008/11/14

A short film produced by students at the TUT Film School as a student project, has received a sponsorship to become a full length motion picture on the SterKinekor circuit to be released in 2009. It is the first time ever that a student film at TUT has received such an accolade. The production of a motion picture of the highly acclaimed Karate Kallie, which was broadcasted on M Net’s Movie Magic 2 in 2007, has now also become a project in which the majority of the Film School students are involved.



More information regarding the sponsorship will be announced during the annual Film School Awards function that will take place at the Ille Grande Theater, Monte Casino on Sunday 16 November from 18:30.

During this student organized awards ceremony, reminiscent of the glitzy Annual Oscar Awards, some 55 students will be recognised for their hard work and dedication during the year. At the event the University will also say goodbye to the Head of the Film School, Prof Leon van Nierop, who will return to the film industry to work on a number of exciting new local and international projects.

A total of 44 prizes and trophies will be awarded in the following categories: Group work, photography, editing, producing, sound, script and directing. Prof van Nierop will also award a number of special trophies to students for the Best Film, the Most Deserving Student and the Best Academic Performance.

“My time at the Film School has been very rewarding. The students who study here have such potential, energy and enthusiasm and I will really miss them, especially when one takes into account that they have to produce these award winning productions on a mere budget of R8 000 – R10 000.

“However, I look forward to the new projects that I will be involved in, such as editing and writing scripts, both locally and internationally,” Prof van Nierop said.

For further information please contact Willa de Ruyter at Corporate Affairs and Marketing: deruyterW@tut.ac.za /
tel 012 382 5352.