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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. 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)






2. 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.






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






4. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






5. Removing extraneous time and territory






6. 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.






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






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






9. 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.






10. 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)






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






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






13. 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






14. 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






15. Adjusted to take into account the amount of light that is lost - dissipated - or absorbed by that particular lens






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






17. The movement of characters in the space






18. List of all the shots that make up the film in the order in which they will be shot






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






20. 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.






21. All camera moves need to be...






22. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






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






27. The ability of a lens to gather light is determined by the largest possible f-stop of that particular lens (a fast lens can open up to allow more light than a slow lens)






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






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






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






31. 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.'






32. 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.






33. The movement of characters in the space






34. 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






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






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






37. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






41. Adjusting the optical center back toward the focal plane causing the image to become more wide-angle






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






43. 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.






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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