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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. 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






2. The movement of characters in the space






3. 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.






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






5. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






8. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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

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






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






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






15. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






18. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






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






23. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






25. The person who pulls focus






26. 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.






27. 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.






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






29. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






30. 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






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






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






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






34. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






38. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






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






43. Recording is too low

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44. 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.






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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