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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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1. 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)






2. A term for decrease in light intensity






3. The number of colors available to each individual pixel






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






5. NTSC uses ___ horizontal lines per image and displays images at a rate of almost 30 fps (or _____ fps)






6. pickup pattern that is more sensitive to sounds in front of the mic than on either side or behind the mic






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






8. Changes the color temperature of a light to that of tungsten






9. Creates the illusion of increased depth and the distance between objects appears elongated






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






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






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






13. In Europe - AC power with a frequency of ___Hz dictates that 50 interlaced PAL video fields will be produced per second--or 25 frames






14. Frame rate in Europe






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






16. Sounds with short waves have this






17. Cuts down the intensity of light without changing the color temperature






18. Another name for the sound wave






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






20. pickup pattern that can be cardiod or hyper-cardiod and have narrow pickup patterns






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






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






23. A compositional rule that divides the frame horizontally and vertically into thirds






24. DVD that has 4.7 GB of space (approx. 2.5 hours of SD video)






25. Amplitude is measured in _________






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






27. Colors produced by mixing primary and secondary colors (red-orange - yellow-green...)






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






29. The weight of a space a person/object is moving into






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






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






32. Gives the impression of a lack of closure -- the viewer is left wanting/needing to see more






33. dimensions of sorta high def






34. Light that comes from the physical setting - like a window






35. Frame rate in the U.S.






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






37. Illuminates shadows created by the key light






38. Lighter version of color (Pink)






39. primary source of light - roughly 45 degrees off of camera/subject axis






40. The greater the ____________ - the greater the quality of the image.






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






42. Changes the color temperature of a light to that of daylight






43. Red - oranges - yellow






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






45. Aspect ratio of standard def






46. Creates the illusion of increased depth and the distance between objects appears elongated






47. Light on the blue-white ends of the spectrum; short wavelengths - high frequency






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






49. The weight of the gaze of a person/object






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