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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. All camera moves need to be...






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






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

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






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






7. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






8. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






9. 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






10. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






14. Executing more than one move at a time






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






25. 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






26. Recording is too low

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






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






29. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






30. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






31. 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






32. 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.






33. Recording is too low

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34. The order of events in your film






35. All camera moves need to be...






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






37. 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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






44. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






46. 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






47. The person who pulls focus






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






49. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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