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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






2. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






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






4. 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






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






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






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






8. Executing more than one move at a time






9. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






11. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






13. All camera moves need to be...






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






15. 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






16. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






18. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






20. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






22. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






26. 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






27. 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.






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






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. Controlling the strength of the signal






31. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






33. 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.'






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






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






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






37. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






39. 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.






40. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






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

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






46. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






50. 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.