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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The range between -12dB and 0dB that gives a buffer for any unforeseen audio spikes






2. 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)






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






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






5. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






7. The movement of characters in the space






8. The order of events in your film






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






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






11. All camera moves need to be...






12. 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.






13. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






15. 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






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






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






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






19. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






21. Controlling the strength of the signal






22. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






25. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






26. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






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






30. Executing more than one move at a time






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






32. 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






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






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






35. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






37. 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.






38. 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.






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






40. 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)






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






42. 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.






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






44. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






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






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






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






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