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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






5. 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






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






7. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






8. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






11. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






13. 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.'






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






30. Organized process by which you schedule and work with a number of potential performers to determine their suitability to your film






31. 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






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






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34. Executing more than one move at a time






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






36. 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






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






42. The movement of characters in the space






43. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






44. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






48. The person who pulls focus






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






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