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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






12. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






13. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






15. The order of events in your film






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






17. Controlling the strength of the signal






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

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19. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






20. 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.






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






22. 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






23. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






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






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






46. Removing extraneous time and territory






47. The movement of characters in the space






48. Executing more than one move at a time






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