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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. 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.






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






3. The person who pulls focus






4. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






7. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






8. The movement of characters in the space






9. All camera moves need to be...






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






11. The order of events in your film






12. Shooting a scene from various angles






13. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






14. 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.






15. 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.






16. Controlling the strength of the signal






17. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






19. Dramatic Structure Matches - Content and Activity Matches - Matched Action Cuts - Graphic Matches - and Sound Bridges






20. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






21. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






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






26. Dramatic Structure Matches - Content and Activity Matches - Matched Action Cuts - Graphic Matches - and Sound Bridges






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






33. 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






34. 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.






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


36. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. 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)






42. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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)






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






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.