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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. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






4. 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)






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






10. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






14. 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)






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






16. 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)






17. The person who pulls focus






18. Adjusting the optical center back toward the focal plane causing the image to become more wide-angle






19. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






21. 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






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






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






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






25. Adjusted to take into account the amount of light that is lost - dissipated - or absorbed by that particular lens






26. 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






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






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






29. 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






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






31. The look of the environment in which your scenes take place - and the choice and design of the objects and costumes employed in the film have a profound impact on the tone - the characterizations - and the meaning of your movie.






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






33. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






34. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.'






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






42. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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






49. The order of events in your film






50. 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.