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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. 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






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






3. Executing more than one move at a time






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






5. 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






6. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






8. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






11. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






12. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






16. Recording is too low

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






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






19. 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.






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






23. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






25. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






26. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






27. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






34. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






35. The person who pulls focus






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. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






39. The person who pulls focus






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






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






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






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. 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.'