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Film Directing Basics

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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A __________mm lens at eye level is considered Normal View for 35mm film.






2. 30 degree rule






3. ________ is good for character development






4. The majority of SAG actors do not...






5. directing tools can include






6. Improvisation can help the actor become more






7. When looking for conflict in a scene - the director should look for






8. What is a table read?






9. telephoto lense






10. Wide angle lens shows...






11. Improvisation can help the actor become more






12. What is a through line?






13. Medium shot shows...






14. 3 Basic shot sizes






15. Master Shot






16. One reason that actors may be insecure is that work...






17. What are the four questions that can help determine the spine of a character


18. Line of action






19. External POV






20. Long shot shows...






21. ______________ in rehearsal can be used for paraphrasing the script






22. 3 Basic shot sizes






23. What is a through line?






24. One reason that actors may be insecure is that work...






25. A __________mm lens at eye level is considered Normal View for 35mm film.






26. 3 ways to break the 180 degree






27. What is a TRANSITION in terms of acting?






28. Sense Memory is the memory of






29. _______ is the characters relationship to objects






30. When a character has something in stake he or she:






31. Directors are needed to






32. Chemistry is...






33. What is a table read?






34. Explain the CIRCLE OF ACTION - Inside and Out.






35. External POV






36. The _______ is an imaginary line bisecting the subjects in order to keep continuity of screen direction.






37. The _______ is an imaginary line bisecting the subjects in order to keep continuity of screen direction.






38. Extracting from the talents personal life experience for a character is...






39. When looking for conflict in a scene - the director should look for






40. Wide angle lens shows...






41. directing tools can include






42. Master Shot






43. Coverage






44. Extracting from the talents personal life experience for a character is...






45. The _____ is where the action all takes place






46. _________________ can 'physicalize' the inner life of the character






47. NOT one of the Elements of Character






48. What is a TRANSITION in terms of acting?






49. High camera angle suggests..






50. CLOSED FRAMING is...