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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Standard calling card. 8x10 photograph on one side and a resume on the other.






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






10. Recording is too low

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






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






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






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






15. 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






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






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






18. The movement of characters in the space






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






20. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






23. 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.






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






27. The person who pulls focus






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






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






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

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






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. 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)






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






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






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






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






38. 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






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






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






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






42. Lighting unit that is 45






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






44. 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.






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






46. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






49. The movement of characters in the space






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







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