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






2. Lighting unit that is 45






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






4. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






7. 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.






8. 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






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






10. The order of events in your film






11. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






13. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. The person who pulls focus






20. 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.






21. Controlling the strength of the signal






22. 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)






23. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






25. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






26. Executing more than one move at a time






27. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






30. Hands-on lighting person who implements the lighting designs of the Director of Photography. In charge of setup and proper functioning of the lights.






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






37. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






41. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






42. 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






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






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






45. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






49. 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






50. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity