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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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)






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






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

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






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






13. 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.






14. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






18. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






21. 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






22. Lighting unit that is 45






23. 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






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






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






26. Lighting unit that is position 90






27. Controlling the strength of the signal






28. 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






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






30. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






31. 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






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






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






34. The movement of characters in the space






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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.






39. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






47. Often used as a guide for framing human subjects and for composition in general. The frame is divided into thirds with imaginary lines along the horizontal and vertical axes and then place significant objects - focus points - and elements of intere






48. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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