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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. The _____ is where the action all takes place






2. Seeing through character eyes and not thinking






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






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






5. Line of action






6. Improvisation can help the actor become more






7. ENFORCED METHOD is:






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






9. Line of action






10. NOT one of the Elements of Character






11. The _____ is where the action all takes place






12. _______ is the characters relationship to objects






13. What is a through line?






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






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


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






17. CLOSED FRAMING is...






18. Method acting






19. Long shot shows...






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






21. Seeing through character eyes and not thinking






22. Long shot shows...






23. Improvisation is a tool used to give information on






24. Wide angle lens shows...






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






26. 3 Basic shot sizes






27. Medium shot shows...






28. Directors who communicate with talent alleviate






29. High camera angle suggests..






30. NOT one of the Elements of Character






31. Improvisation can help the actor become more






32. ENFORCED METHOD is:






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






34. Coverage






35. Master Shot






36. SUBTEXT is not...






37. ________ is good for character development






38. telephoto lense






39. Directors who communicate with talent alleviate






40. Chemistry is...






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






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






43. Low camera angle suggests






44. _______ is the characters relationship to objects






45. CLOSED FRAMING is...






46. Chemistry is...






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






48. What is a TRANSITION in terms of acting?






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






50. What is a TRANSITION in terms of acting?