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






2. 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






3. Shooting a scene from various angles






4. 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.






5. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






6. 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.






7. Hands-on lighting person who implements the lighting designs of the Director of Photography. In charge of setup and proper functioning of the lights.






8. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






9. 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.






10. 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.






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






12. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






16. 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)






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






19. 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.






20. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






21. 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)






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






23. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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

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26. 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.






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






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






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

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30. Recording is too low

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






32. 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.'






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






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






35. The movement of characters in the space






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






37. 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.






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






39. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






40. Lighting unit that is position 90






41. 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.






42. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. The order of events in your film






50. 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.