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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. 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






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






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






5. The person who pulls focus






6. The order of events in your film






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






8. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. 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.






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






15. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






16. 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.






17. 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






18. 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.'






19. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






20. 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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






35. All camera moves need to be...






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






37. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






40. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






42. 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






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






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






45. Shooting a scene from various angles






46. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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