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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. Point to the original data without altering the media file






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






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






4. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






7. The movement of characters in the space






8. 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






9. All camera moves need to be...






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






11. Adjusted to take into account the amount of light that is lost - dissipated - or absorbed by that particular lens






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






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






14. 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






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






16. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






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






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






22. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






26. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






28. 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.






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






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






31. 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.






32. 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






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






36. 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.






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






38. 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






39. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. The order of events in your film






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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