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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Sets up cables - holds second boom when necessary - and wrangles the cables when the boom operator follows a moving shot






2. Removing extraneous time and territory






3. 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)






4. 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.






5. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






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






10. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






11. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






14. Lighting unit that is position 90






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 range of apparent focus along the z-axis






17. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






20. 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)






21. The order of events in your film






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






23. 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






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

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25. 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.






26. Recording is too low

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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. 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






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






42. 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






43. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






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






48. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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