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






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






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






4. 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






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






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






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






8. Lighting unit that is 45






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






10. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






19. 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)






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






21. 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.






22. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






25. 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






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






27. 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.'






28. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






30. 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)






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






32. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






34. The person who pulls focus






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






36. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






39. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






43. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






44. 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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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