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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. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






3. All camera moves need to be...






4. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






5. 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.






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

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






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






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






10. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






20. Lighting unit that is 45






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






22. 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






23. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. 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.






30. 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.






31. 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






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






33. The order of events in your film






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






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






36. 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






37. 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






38. 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.'






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






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






41. The movement of characters in the space






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

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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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







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