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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. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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

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5. 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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






12. The person who pulls focus






13. Executing more than one move at a time






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






20. All camera moves need to be...






21. 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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






27. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






28. Primary source of illumination in your scene. Usually it is a motivated light source.






29. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






32. 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)






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






34. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






36. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






38. The order of events in your film






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






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






41. Shooting a scene from various angles






42. 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






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






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






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






46. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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

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49. 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.






50. 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)