Test your basic knowledge |

Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Lighting unit that is 45






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. Sheets for each shooting day; they detail what portion of the script is being shot on a specific day - who needs to be on the set - when they need to be there - and how to get to the set.






8. All camera moves need to be...






9. 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






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






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






12. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






14. The person who pulls focus






15. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






16. 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.






17. The movement of characters in the space






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






19. 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






20. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






22. 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.






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






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






25. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






26. The movement of characters in the space






27. 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.






28. The order of events in your film






29. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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)






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






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






38. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






39. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






46. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






47. Shooting a scene from various angles






48. 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






49. 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






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







Sorry!:) No result found.

Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


Let me suggest you:

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests



Major Subjects

Tests & Exams


AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests