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Intro To Film Production

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






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






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






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






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






6. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






7. All camera moves need to be...






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






9. 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






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






11. 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.






12. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






19. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






21. 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






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






23. All camera moves need to be...






24. 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






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

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26. The order of events in your film






27. 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.






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






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






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






31. 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






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






33. 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






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






35. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






37. 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.






38. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






41. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






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






49. 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)






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