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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Drawings of shots - arranged on paper in the order they appear in a sequence






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






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






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






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






6. Controlling the strength of the signal






7. 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.'






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






9. Expresses the director's visual strategy for every scene in the film. It shows you what shots are used to cover a scene and in how they connect together as an edited scene. Camera angles - shot sizes - camera moves - etc. are all marked.






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






11. 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






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






13. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






16. 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.






17. All camera moves need to be...






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. Closely scrutinizing the location for its technical and aesthetic capabilities






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






21. Recording is too low

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22. 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






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






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






25. Another name for backlight because of the effect it gives the actor






26. Drawings of shots - arranged on paper in the order they appear in a sequence






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






28. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






29. Controlling the strength of the signal






30. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






31. 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)






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






33. Lighting unit that is position 90






34. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






37. Executing more than one move at a time






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






39. The person who pulls focus






40. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






42. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






43. 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.






44. Shots that don't require any actors to be present like landscapes - location-establishing shots - and shots of objects and cutaways






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






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






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






48. Removing extraneous time and territory






49. The movement of characters in the space






50. The order of events in your film