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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. Controlling the strength of the signal






2. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






6. 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.






7. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






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






12. Shooting a scene from various angles






13. 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.






14. The order of events in your film






15. 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






16. 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.






17. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






18. Shooting a scene from various angles






19. 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






20. The person who pulls focus






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






22. 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.






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

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24. The order of events in your film






25. All camera moves need to be...






26. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






27. 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.






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






29. 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.






30. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






33. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






34. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






38. 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






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

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






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






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






43. 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.'






44. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






46. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






47. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






49. The subject of the story - the central character whom the audience will follow as they attempt to achieve their goal






50. 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