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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Adjusting the optical center away from the focal plane and therefore increasing the magnification power of the lens (telephoto)






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






3. 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.'






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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






10. 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






11. 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






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






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






14. Organized process by which you schedule and work with a number of potential performers to determine their suitability to your film






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






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. 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






18. 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.






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






20. 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.






21. 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






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






23. 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






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

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25. 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.






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






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






28. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






30. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






33. Lighting unit that is position 90






34. 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.






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. 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.






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






42. Lighting unit that is position 90






43. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






46. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






50. 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