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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. which one is NOT one of the characters elements of Character






2. 30 degree rule






3. The term conflict refers to two characters with...






4. Coverage






5. Medium shot shows...






6. The _____ is where the action all takes place






7. The moment before in film is important to the actor because






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






9. Line of action






10. Low camera angle suggests






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






12. _______ is the characters relationship to objects






13. 30 degree rule






14. Medium shot shows...






15. Line of action






16. telephoto lense






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






18. Chemistry is...






19. ENFORCED METHOD is:






20. directing tools can include






21. directing tools can include






22. What is a table read?






23. Is useful to fill in the gaps of the life of the character






24. What is a table read?






25. Improvisation can help the actor become more






26. ________ is good for character development






27. 3 Basic shot sizes






28. High camera angle suggests..






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


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






31. Method acting






32. 3 ways to break the 180 degree






33. Directors who communicate with talent alleviate






34. Method acting






35. Improvisation is a tool used to give information on






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






37. What is a through line?






38. Improvisation is a tool used to give information on






39. Long shot shows...






40. NOT one of the Elements of Character






41. What is a TRANSITION in terms of acting?






42. telephoto lense






43. 3 Basic shot sizes






44. which one is NOT one of the characters elements of Character






45. Low camera angle suggests






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






47. Master Shot






48. Directors are needed to






49. External POV






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