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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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1. 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






2. 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






3. 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.






4. The person who pulls focus






5. First complete version of the narrative in proper screenplay format

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






7. 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.






8. Shooting a scene from various angles






9. 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






10. 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.






11. The movement of characters in the space






12. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






15. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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






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






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






22. The order of events in your film






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






24. The person who pulls focus






25. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






28. 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






29. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






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






33. 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






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






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






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






37. Controlling the strength of the signal






38. 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






39. 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






40. 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.






41. Lighting unit that is position 90






42. 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.'






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






49. 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.






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