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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. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. 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






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






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






10. 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






11. 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






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






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






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






15. 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)






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






22. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






26. 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






27. All camera moves need to be...






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






29. 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






30. 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






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






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






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






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






35. Executing more than one move at a time






36. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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

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39. The person who pulls focus






40. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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)






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






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






49. 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)






50. The order of events in your film