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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. 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






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






3. 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)






4. 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






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






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

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






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






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






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

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11. 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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. Executing more than one move at a time






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






20. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






21. The person who pulls focus






22. 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.






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






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






25. The order of events in your film






26. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






29. 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






30. The movement of characters in the space






31. Shooting a scene from various angles






32. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






34. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






36. All camera moves need to be...






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






38. Removing extraneous time and territory






39. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






47. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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