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






2. 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.






3. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






6. 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






7. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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. The range of apparent focus along the z-axis






11. All camera moves need to be...






12. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






13. Works closely with the director on the visual interprataino of the script and the photographic look of the movie (cinematography). This involves lighting - film stocks - video format - expressive camera angles - compositions - exposures - and f






14. 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






15. Executing more than one move at a time






16. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






19. 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.






20. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






31. All camera moves need to be...






32. The movement of characters in the space






33. 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






34. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






37. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






41. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






42. 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.






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






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






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






46. Shooting a scene from various angles






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

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48. 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.






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






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