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






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






3. 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






4. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The order of events in your film






12. Lighting unit that is position 90






13. 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)






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. Recording is too low

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






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






22. 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.






23. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






26. The movement of characters in the space






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






28. 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






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






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






31. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






43. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






44. 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






45. 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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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