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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. 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






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






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






4. 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






5. 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.






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






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






8. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Recording is too low

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






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






18. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






19. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






21. Lighting unit that is 45






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






23. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






24. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






26. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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)






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






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






40. Closer shots of the subjects in the scene from and angle that includes a portion of the other person's shoulder or head. This is also called and over-the-shoulder shot.






41. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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)






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






48. 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.






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






50. Lighting unit that is position 90