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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. 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






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






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






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. 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






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






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






8. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






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






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

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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






21. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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. Lighting unit that is 45






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






25. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






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






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






31. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






32. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






36. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






38. 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






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






40. Controlling the strength of the signal






41. All camera moves need to be...






42. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






43. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






44. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






47. 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.






48. 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






49. 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.






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