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






2. 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






3. Shooting a scene from various angles






4. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






7. The order of events in your film






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






9. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






13. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






15. 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.






16. The person who pulls focus






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






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






19. Lighting unit that is 45






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






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 person who pulls focus






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






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






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






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






31. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






36. 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






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






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






39. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






42. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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






46. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






50. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB