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






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






3. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






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






15. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






23. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






24. 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






25. 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.






26. 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






27. 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






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






29. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






30. Lighting unit that is 45






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






32. Executing more than one move at a time






33. Shooting a scene from various angles






34. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






37. All camera moves need to be...






38. The person who pulls focus






39. 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)






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






41. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






43. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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






47. The order of events in your film






48. Lighting unit that is 45






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






50. 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.