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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Adjusting the optical center away from the focal plane and therefore increasing the magnification power of the lens (telephoto)






2. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






4. Shots that don't require any actors to be present like landscapes - location-establishing shots - and shots of objects and cutaways






5. 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.






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






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






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

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






10. Dramatic Structure Matches - Content and Activity Matches - Matched Action Cuts - Graphic Matches - and Sound Bridges






11. Controlling the strength of the signal






12. Refers to the size of your subject in the frame






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






14. 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.






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






16. Form used in film production to keep track of all the mise-en-sc






17. 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






18. 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






19. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






21. 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.






22. The movement of characters in the space






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






24. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






27. 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






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






29. 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.






30. The order of events in your film






31. 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.






32. 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






33. 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.






34. 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






35. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






36. Refers to the size of your subject in the frame






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






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






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






40. 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.'






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. The movement of characters in the space






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






49. Controlling the strength of the signal






50. 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.'