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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Lens that offers a continuous range of focal lengths in one lens housing






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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.






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. 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.






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






11. 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






12. 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.






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






14. 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






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






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






17. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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

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






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






21. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






23. 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






24. 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.






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






26. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






28. 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)






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






30. 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






31. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






33. 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.'






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






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






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






37. All camera moves need to be...






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






39. 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






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






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






42. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. 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






50. The order of events in your film