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






2. Removing extraneous time and territory






3. 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)






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






5. 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.






6. All camera moves need to be...






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






8. Lighting unit that is 45






9. 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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






15. Lighting unit that is 45






16. 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.






17. 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






18. Recording is too low

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






20. Lighting unit that is position 90






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






32. 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






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






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






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






36. 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






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






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






39. The order of events in your film






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






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






42. 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.






43. The person who pulls focus






44. Executing more than one move at a time






45. 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






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






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






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






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






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