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






2. The head of the sound department responsible for recording the best possible quality sound. Chooses the appropriate microphones and mic placement for each and every scene that requires sound. They also monitor and maintain proper recording levels.






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






4. 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






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






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






7. Removing extraneous time and territory






8. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






11. 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






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






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






14. 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.






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






16. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






17. All camera moves need to be...






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






19. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






20. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






23. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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






32. 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






33. 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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






40. All camera moves need to be...






41. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






45. Lighting unit that is 45






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






47. 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






48. 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.






49. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






50. 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)