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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. 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.






2. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






4. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






6. 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






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






8. Lighting unit that is position 90






9. Shooting a scene from various angles






10. 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.






11. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






13. Controlling the strength of the signal






14. 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.






15. Recording is too low

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






33. Narrative technique that involves intercutting between two or more separate areas of action in such a way that the viewer assumes the scenes are occurring simulataneously






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






35. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






36. Lighting unit that is position 90






37. 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)






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






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






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

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






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






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






44. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






46. 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.






47. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






48. All camera moves need to be...






49. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






50. 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