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






2. 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.






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






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






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






6. Recording is too low

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






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






9. The person who pulls focus






10. Controlling the strength of the signal






11. 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






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






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






14. 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






15. 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.






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. 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)






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






24. The order of events in your film






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






26. 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






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. Sound bouncing off surfaces. Results in a booming or echo-y sound as the signal duplicates itself over and over again which is refereed to as 'acoustically live.'






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






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






38. Lighting unit that is 45






39. 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.






40. Removing extraneous time and territory






41. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






42. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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