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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 video - colors are generated via a combination of ___________






2. Sounds with short waves have this






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






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






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






6. Illuminates shadows created by the key light






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






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






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






10. PAL stands for...






11. dimensions of high definition






12. Sounds with short waves have this






13. Angle that makes someone seem powerless






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






15. Aspect ratio of standard def






16. Softens light






17. blues - greens - purples






18. Light on the red-orange end of the spectrum; long wavelengths - low frequency






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






20. Red - oranges - yellow






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






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






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






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






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






26. Creates the illusion of shallow depth and the distance between objects appears diminished






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






28. darker version of color (maroon)






29. PAL stands for...






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






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






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






33. Amplitude is measured in _________






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






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






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






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






38. The distance from one crest of a wave to the next






39. dimensions of high definition






40. Light that is created for mood






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






42. Tungsten balanced/indoor lights are this color temperature






43. Sounds with long waves have this






44. Intensity of color






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






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






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






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






49. Occurs when objects are placed at the center of the frame or arranged on opposite lines of thirds






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