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






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

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3. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






5. The order of events in your film






6. 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.






7. 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






8. Executing more than one move at a time






9. 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)






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






11. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






12. All camera moves need to be...






13. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






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






21. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






25. Clearly shows both subjects in the scene and defines the spatial relationship of the two to each other and the space around them






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






31. 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






32. 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.






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






34. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






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






40. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






41. 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.






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






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






44. Removing extraneous time and territory






45. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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. Lighting unit that is position 90






50. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles