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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. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






15. The person who pulls focus






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






17. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






19. Lighting unit that is 45






20. Closer shots of the subjects in the scene from and angle that includes a portion of the other person's shoulder or head. This is also called and over-the-shoulder shot.






21. The movement of characters in the space






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






23. 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)






24. 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.






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






26. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






27. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






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






32. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






36. 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)






37. The order of events in your film






38. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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)






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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