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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 person who pulls focus






2. 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






3. 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.






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






5. First complete version of the narrative in proper screenplay format


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






7. Lighting unit that is position 90






8. 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






9. 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






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






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






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






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






14. Drawings of each scene from a bird's eye perspective. They help figure out important details like the axis of action - camera placement - and blocking.






15. 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






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






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






18. 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






19. 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






20. 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)






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






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






23. 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.






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






25. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






28. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






31. 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






32. Drawings of each scene from a bird's eye perspective. They help figure out important details like the axis of action - camera placement - and blocking.






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






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






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






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






37. The person who pulls focus






38. 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.






39. 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.






40. 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.'






41. 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






42. 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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






49. Removing extraneous time and territory






50. 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)