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Film Production Exam

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. In Europe - AC power with a frequency of ___Hz dictates that 50 interlaced PAL video fields will be produced per second--or 25 frames






2. Consists of light rays hitting object from single angle - creating hard-edged - well defined shadows (Humphrey Bogart)






3. Average DVD bitrate






4. 1 million pixels






5. The ___________ number of bits you have - the greater the number of values you can have.






6. PAL and SECAM use ____ horizontal lines per image and display images at a rate of exactly __ fps






7. The number of wave cycles that pass in a given time






8. Color temperature is measured in this






9. Storage capacity of a dual layer blue-ray






10. Edison T^T low-voltage applications and flows in a straight line






11. A format associated with newer HD systems where the entire image is scanned in one field






12. daylight balanced/outdoor light is this color temperature






13. Another name for the sound wave






14. In painting - Red - Yellow - and Blue. In film - Red - Green - and Blue.






15. Creates outline of light around subject; aka rim light or hair light






16. Amplitude is measured in _________






17. Combo of three colors equidistant on color wheel (like red - yellow - blue)






18. A format associated with older SD cameras/analog systems where there are two field patterns (odd and even) that make up the whole image (the lines that flip out)






19. DVD that has 8.54 GB (approx. 5 hours of SD video)






20. Video frame rates are dictated by this






21. Colors produced by mixing two primary colors (COME ON RACHEL YOU GOT DIS) (ORANGE PURPLE GREEN)






22. A format associated with older SD cameras/analog systems where there are two field patterns (odd and even) that make up the whole image (the lines that flip out)






23. A data element containing 8 bits or 256 distinct values






24. Occurs when an object in the foreground is balanced by an object in the background






25. Occurs when an object in the foreground is balanced by an object in the background






26. The ________ the focal length - the less light is pulled in and the narrower the image - resulting in a close-up telephoto image






27. The number of colors available to each individual pixel






28. This gathers (or bends) light into its barrel and transports it through several pieces of glass (or elements) to the sensor






29. Gives the impression of wholeness -- the viewer sees all he/she needs to see






30. Colors produced by mixing two primary colors (COME ON RACHEL YOU GOT DIS) (ORANGE PURPLE GREEN)






31. This is achieved when a person's eyes are approximately 1/3 way down the frame






32. Aspect ratio of high def






33. Sounds that come from outside the world ('oooooo weeeeeee ooooooo.... doooooo weee ooooo ooooo'~)






34. Combo of three colors equidistant on color wheel (like red - yellow - blue)






35. Reproduce reality with a minimum of image distortion - recreating reality largely as it appears to the human eye






36. Angle that makes someone seem powerless






37. electromagnetic radiation






38. The amount of light that the lens pulls into the barrel is determined by this






39. Red - oranges - yellow






40. Consists of light rays hitting an object from a variety of angles for less contrast and shadows - hazy - (Ingrid Bergman)






41. A disturbance in the air; vibrations in the form of waves






42. Intensity of light _________ as it moves closer to the light source






43. Off-kilter frame that presents objects from a skewed angle AKA DOLL ANGLE!






44. Softens light






45. Combo of colors directly opposite one another on color wheel (christmas)






46. Combo of various shades/tints of a particular color (like sepia)






47. Frame rate in the U.S.






48. A term for decrease in light intensity






49. Sounds with short waves have this






50. Lighter version of color (Pink)