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






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






3. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






6. 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.






7. 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.






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






9. 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.






10. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






18. 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






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






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






21. Organized process by which you schedule and work with a number of potential performers to determine their suitability to your film






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






23. 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)






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






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






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






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

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






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






30. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






31. The order of events in your film






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

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






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






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






36. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






40. 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






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






48. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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