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






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






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






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






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






6. 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






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






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. 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.






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






11. 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)






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






13. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






17. The range of apparent focus along the z-axis






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






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






20. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






21. 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






22. 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






23. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






30. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






32. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






33. 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






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






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






36. 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)






37. This type of move breaks the promise of showing something else to the viewer






38. 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






39. 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.






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






41. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






44. The movement of characters in the space






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






46. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






50. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise