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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






2. 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






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






4. 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.






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






6. Sound bouncing off surfaces. Results in a booming or echo-y sound as the signal duplicates itself over and over again which is refereed to as 'acoustically live.'






7. Separate comfortable waiting space to put the next-in line actor. A place where actors can relax - drink some water - and go over their lines.






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






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






10. 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






11. Organized process by which you schedule and work with a number of potential performers to determine their suitability to your film






12. Not limited by the linear characteristics of video tape. We can move around in the footage in any direction - instantaneously. All film projects - whether shot on film of DV are edited on NLE. All visual and aural components must be turned into dig






13. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






17. 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)






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






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






20. 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.






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






22. Sound bouncing off surfaces. Results in a booming or echo-y sound as the signal duplicates itself over and over again which is refereed to as 'acoustically live.'






23. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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

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25. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






26. The range between -12dB and 0dB that gives a buffer for any unforeseen audio spikes






27. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






29. Two-thirds of the depth range along the z-axis is behind the focus point and one-third is in front of the focus point






30. Deciding where you want to shoot (the look - the access - the logistics - the sound - and securing it)






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






32. Controlling the strength of the signal






33. Adjusting the optical center away from the focal plane and therefore increasing the magnification power of the lens (telephoto)






34. 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.






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






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






37. 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






38. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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

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40. Works closely with the director on the visual interprataino of the script and the photographic look of the movie (cinematography). This involves lighting - film stocks - video format - expressive camera angles - compositions - exposures - and f






41. Recording is too low

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42. 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






43. Organized process by which you schedule and work with a number of potential performers to determine their suitability to your film






44. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






45. Refers to the size of your subject in the frame






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






47. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






49. Removing extraneous time and territory






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