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Intro To Film Production

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. Adjusting the optical center back toward the focal plane causing the image to become more wide-angle






2. Camera and lens expert. They are responsible for the proper functioning of the camera - which includes setting it up - cleaning the gate - checking and pulling focus - and selecting filters and lenses. They know precise details about what various






3. A shot in which the subject looks directly at the camera






4. Reading from the script pages that actors are given minutes before the audition






5. Primary source of illumination in your scene. Usually it is a motivated light source.






6. Process of combining the video and audio with the applied effect to create a new media file






7. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






8. Controlling the strength of the signal






9. A shot in which the subject looks directly at the camera






10. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






11. Responsible for the proper use and actual placement of the microphones for optimal quality






12. The head of the sound department responsible for recording the best possible quality sound. Chooses the appropriate microphones and mic placement for each and every scene that requires sound. They also monitor and maintain proper recording levels.






13. The subject of the story - the central character whom the audience will follow as they attempt to achieve their goal






14. The measurement of acceptable diameter which creates the appearance of focus






15. Drawings of each scene from a bird's eye perspective. They help figure out important details like the axis of action - camera placement - and blocking.






16. Legal document - signed before cameras roll - simply stating that the performer gives you the right to use his image and voice in your film






17. The recording of sync dialogue in a studio in cases where the production sound is not usable






18. List of all the shots that make up the film in the order in which they will be shot






19. Sets up cables - holds second boom when necessary - and wrangles the cables when the boom operator follows a moving shot






20. The movement of characters in the space






21. Yields very dark and prominent shadow areas. Occurs when the fill light is considerable lower than the key - allowing areas to be submerged in shadows.






22. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






23. This type of move breaks the promise of showing something else to the viewer






24. Closely scrutinizing the location for its technical and aesthetic capabilities






25. Simple but comprehensive prose description of a film's plot






26. Lens that has one fixed focal length for more precise manipulation of image quality






27. All camera moves need to be...






28. Controlling the strength of the signal






29. To alternate between two or more scenes when editing a sequence






30. Often used as a guide for framing human subjects and for composition in general. The frame is divided into thirds with imaginary lines along the horizontal and vertical axes and then place significant objects - focus points - and elements of intere






31. Soft light that fills in the shadows created by the Key Light






32. Adjusted to take into account the amount of light that is lost - dissipated - or absorbed by that particular lens






33. Adjusting the optical center back toward the focal plane causing the image to become more wide-angle






34. Shooting a scene from various angles






35. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






36. The range of apparent focus along the z-axis






37. Lighting unit that is 45






38. To alternate between two or more scenes when editing a sequence






39. Clearly shows both subjects in the scene and defines the spatial relationship of the two to each other and the space around them






40. Form used in film production to keep track of all the mise-en-sc






41. Narrative technique that involves intercutting between two or more separate areas of action in such a way that the viewer assumes the scenes are occurring simulataneously






42. Lighting unit that is position 90






43. Sets up cables - holds second boom when necessary - and wrangles the cables when the boom operator follows a moving shot






44. Simple but comprehensive prose description of a film's plot






45. Form used in film production to keep track of all the mise-en-sc






46. Process of combining the video and audio with the applied effect to create a new media file






47. First complete version of the narrative in proper screenplay format

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48. The head of the sound department responsible for recording the best possible quality sound. Chooses the appropriate microphones and mic placement for each and every scene that requires sound. They also monitor and maintain proper recording levels.






49. The subject of the story - the central character whom the audience will follow as they attempt to achieve their goal






50. Recording is too low

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