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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. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






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. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






12. Recording is too low

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






14. Recording is too low

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15. Lighting unit that is 45






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






17. The person who pulls focus






18. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






24. The movement of characters in the space






25. 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






26. 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.






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






28. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






29. 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.






30. 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






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






39. Dramatic Structure Matches - Content and Activity Matches - Matched Action Cuts - Graphic Matches - and Sound Bridges






40. Removing extraneous time and territory






41. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






42. 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.






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






44. All camera moves need to be...






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






46. The order of events in your film






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






48. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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