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Protect Rite
As a disinterested third party,ProtectRite registration establishes the completion date of your registered materials and offers the security of long-term storage.....
Protection Master
A high quality copy of the master tape. ....
Public Domain
The state in which the creator of a work loses the copyright on it through the passage of the copyright period, failure to renew the work, or problems with the original registration of the work with the copyright office. ....
Publicity Department
The section of a production's crew responsible for promoting a movie. ....
Pull Down
The transfer of sound slowed from 24fps (film) to 30fps (video) which is required to sync the sound correctly when transferring film to video. ....
Pull down Claw
Mechanism within the camera that advances the film stock from one frame to the next while the shutter is closed. ....
Push Processing
Type of film processing when the film is developed for a longer period of time. This is called "pushing the film," so an underexposed roll (or scene) can be adjusted. ....
Pushing The Pen
A boutique, full-service production & writing facility.....
Q & A With Author of Screenwriter's Bible, Dave Trottier
Top script consultant and author of the industry-renowned and screenwriting staple, The Screenwriter's Bible, Dave Trottier will join Laurie Lamson (author of the Now Write! series of screenwriting books) in an open session, broadly-based Q & A teleconference for ISA members. This opportunity does not arise often as Dave is one o....
Q & A with Industry Veteran Jeff Bollow and ISA Founder, Craig James
Jeff is a producer/director, author, film festival organizer and public speaker. He has been in the film industry since age 12, starting as an actor before doing nearly every job in production (including experience in development, post-production and distribution).Through his production company, Jeff has reviewed over 15,000 project submissions, an....
Q & A with Renowned Consultant John Truby
John Truby has been one of the world's leading story theorists, as well as one of Hollywood's most respect script doctors. In this free teleconference, Mr. Truby covers some of the most important elements of the writing process. The Importance of a Good Story. Why Writers Fail at the Premise. The Importance of Genres. The #1 Most Important ....
Q & A with Renowned Consultant, John Truby & ISA Founder, Craig James
Anyone can tell a story. We do it everyday. "You won't believe what happened to me at work." The problem comes in telling a great story. If you want to become a master storyteller you have to have a deep and precise understanding of subject, and the ability to translate your understanding into a story. John Tuby can teach you how.&nbs....
Q & A with Robert McKee
For over 25 years, Robert McKee's Story Seminar has been the world's ultimate writing class for over 50,000 screenwriters, filmmakers, TV writers, novelists, industry executives, actors, producers, directors and playwrights. ....
Q & A with Story Expert Robert McKee
"Story" is such a vague word for an incredibly complex idea. What makes a compelling story? How do the intricacies of a story entertain? Have you ever wanted to ask these questions, but felt intimated? This live Q & A/interview gave our members the chance to not only learn from the best, but to ask the best. Mr. McKee joi....
Q&A with Jonathan Friedman Hosted by Steve Jones
Jonathan was awarded $1,000,000 in the 2012 Doritos "Crash the Super Bowl" commercial competition. His commercial was aired during the game and placed #1 on the USA Today ad meter. In 2002 Jonathan co-wrote, produced, directed, and edited the independent feature film MOVING. Called “one of the funniest independent films of the year&....
QiCo FIlms
We are currently in production on Relatively Super, an animated TV series featuring the voice talents of Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, Gary Anthony Williams, Tara Cardinal, Jon Heder, Jonathan Mangum, Michael Dorn and many other amazing talents.We are also currently casting for a new project in the thriller/horror genre that will begin principal photo....
Quartz Light
AKA "tungsten" or "halogen" light. Hot/bright light (3200K) which uses a tungsten filament in a quartz container. This type of light can be quite "explosive" so take care never to touch bulb with bare hands. Always use gloves or some type of rag/cloth. ....
Quick Release
Device that assists in the quick mount/dismount of a camera from its tripod.....
Quid Pro Quo
Quid pro quo occurs when a character or the audience mistakes someone or something for someone or something else.....
Quite Frankly Productions, LLC
Quite Frankly Productions, LLC has produced over 250 productions in theater, television and film including the feature length film Walt Before Mickey, the #1 hit Bahamian television show, BTC Starmaker, the 2013 world tour for 9 Time Grammy Winner, Jose Feliciano and over 150 comedy, dance, music and theatrical productions.....
