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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The range between -12dB and 0dB that gives a buffer for any unforeseen audio spikes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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






10. 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






11. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






14. The order of events in your film






15. Lighting unit that is position 90






16. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






19. Lighting unit that is 45






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. The movement of characters in the space






25. Recording is too low

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26. 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.






27. 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)






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






29. 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.






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






31. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






35. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






37. 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.






38. 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.






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






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






41. 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.






42. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






44. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






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






49. Shots that don't require any actors to be present like landscapes - location-establishing shots - and shots of objects and cutaways






50. All camera moves need to be...