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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. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






2. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






8. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






12. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






13. The person who pulls focus






14. The person who pulls focus






15. Drawings of each scene from a bird's eye perspective. They help figure out important details like the axis of action - camera placement - and blocking.






16. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. The physical placement of the camera on the set necessary to get each shot in your shooting script






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. Lighting unit that is 45






34. 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.






35. 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.






36. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






40. The movement of characters in the space






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






42. Removing extraneous time and territory






43. All camera moves need to be...






44. 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






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






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






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






48. Recording is too low

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






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