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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Refers to the size of your subject in the frame






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






3. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






7. 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






8. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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

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






12. 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.






13. Lighting unit that is 45






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






15. 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)






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






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






18. 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.






19. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






22. 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






23. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. The person who pulls focus






34. 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.






35. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






44. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






45. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






48. The order of events in your film






49. 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






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