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






2. This type of move breaks the promise of showing something else to the viewer






3. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






4. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






5. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






8. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






9. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






10. Shooting a scene from various angles






11. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






14. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






17. All camera moves need to be...






18. 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.






19. Executing more than one move at a time






20. The order of events in your film






21. The movement of characters in the space






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






23. The order of events in your film






24. 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






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






26. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






27. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






29. The person who pulls focus






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






31. Lighting unit that is 45






32. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. Lighting unit that is position 90






44. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






47. 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.






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

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49. 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.'






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