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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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.






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






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






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






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

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10. The movement of characters in the space






11. Lighting unit that is position 90






12. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






13. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






16. Shooting a scene from various angles






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. Point to the original data without altering the media file






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






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






21. The head of the sound department responsible for recording the best possible quality sound. Chooses the appropriate microphones and mic placement for each and every scene that requires sound. They also monitor and maintain proper recording levels.






22. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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.






32. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






44. Adjusted to take into account the amount of light that is lost - dissipated - or absorbed by that particular lens






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






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






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






48. 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






49. Refers to the loudness of a signal as it enters the audio recorder which determines the strength of the recorded audio signal






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

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