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






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






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






4. The order of events in your film






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






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






7. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






11. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






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






16. 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






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






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. 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






20. 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.






21. The ability of a lens to gather light is determined by the largest possible f-stop of that particular lens (a fast lens can open up to allow more light than a slow lens)






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






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






24. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






28. The range between -12dB and 0dB that gives a buffer for any unforeseen audio spikes






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






30. Lighting unit that is position 90






31. 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






32. The ability of a lens to gather light is determined by the largest possible f-stop of that particular lens (a fast lens can open up to allow more light than a slow lens)






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






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






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






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






37. 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






38. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






41. The person who pulls focus






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






47. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






48. 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






49. 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






50. 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