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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. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






3. A shot of a detail within your scene other than the characters' faces






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






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






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






7. All camera moves need to be...






8. 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






9. 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.






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






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






12. 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






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






14. 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.






15. Refers to the size of your subject in the frame






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






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






18. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






20. 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.






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. 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.






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






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






25. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






42. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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






46. 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.'






47. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






50. The order of events in your film