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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. Transforming what is vague and internal into a series of viewable and audible actions and events






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






3. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






4. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






5. The ability of a lens to gather light is determined by the largest possible f-stop of that particular lens (a fast lens can open up to allow more light than a slow lens)






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






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






8. The person who pulls focus






9. 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.






10. The person who pulls focus






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






12. Light that separates the subject from the background by positioning a somewhat lower intensity light at a high angle and behind the subject. It traces the edges of the figure and creates depth.






13. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






15. Finessing all of the edits one-by-one






16. Closer shots of the subjects in the scene from and angle that includes a portion of the other person's shoulder or head. This is also called and over-the-shoulder shot.






17. Recording is too low

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18. 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.






19. Sheets for each shooting day; they detail what portion of the script is being shot on a specific day - who needs to be on the set - when they need to be there - and how to get to the set.






20. Standard calling card. 8x10 photograph on one side and a resume on the other.






21. The order of events in your film






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






23. Revolve around conflict - and express ideas and cocepts through stories in which a character who needs to accomplish something encounters obastacles and much struggle to get what they need






24. Any cutting - arranging - trimming - corrections - or effects you might perform occur only virtually - in a preview mode. Original media files are not altered in any way. (Digital NLE is an example)






25. Point to the original data without altering the media file






26. Dramatic Structure Matches - Content and Activity Matches - Matched Action Cuts - Graphic Matches - and Sound Bridges






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






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






29. The look of the environment in which your scenes take place - and the choice and design of the objects and costumes employed in the film have a profound impact on the tone - the characterizations - and the meaning of your movie.






30. Executing more than one move at a time






31. Refers to the loudness of a signal as it enters the audio recorder which determines the strength of the recorded audio signal






32. The ability of a lens to gather light is determined by the largest possible f-stop of that particular lens (a fast lens can open up to allow more light than a slow lens)






33. The strategy of using movie lights to duplicate where light would logically be emanating from






34. Ensures visibility in all parts of your scene with overall bright and even illumination. Minimizes shadows - texture and dimensionality.






35. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






36. The physical placement of the camera on the set necessary to get each shot in your shooting script






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






38. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






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






42. Lens that offers a continuous range of focal lengths in one lens housing






43. A shot of a detail within your scene other than the characters' faces






44. Lens that offers a continuous range of focal lengths in one lens housing






45. Changing the plane of critical focus during a take while the camera is running






46. An interior scene that can be used in case your exterior shoot is cancelled because of bad weather






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






48. Standard calling card. 8x10 photograph on one side and a resume on the other.






49. Controlling the strength of the signal






50. Lighting unit that is position 90