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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Another name for backlight because of the effect it gives the actor






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






3. Refers to the loudness of a signal as it enters the audio recorder which determines the strength of the recorded audio signal






4. Refers to the loudness of a signal as it enters the audio recorder which determines the strength of the recorded audio signal






5. Lens that has one fixed focal length for more precise manipulation of image quality






6. Adjusting the optical center away from the focal plane and therefore increasing the magnification power of the lens (telephoto)






7. An interior scene that can be used in case your exterior shoot is cancelled because of bad weather






8. Expresses the director's visual strategy for every scene in the film. It shows you what shots are used to cover a scene and in how they connect together as an edited scene. Camera angles - shot sizes - camera moves - etc. are all marked.






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






10. The movement of characters in the space






11. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






12. The measurement of acceptable diameter which creates the appearance of focus






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






14. 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.






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






16. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






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






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






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






20. 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.'






21. All camera moves need to be...






22. 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






23. The person who pulls focus






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






25. 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)






26. The ability of a lens to gather light is determined by the largest possible f-stop of that particular lens (a fast lens can open up to allow more light than a slow lens)






27. The movement of characters in the space






28. Changing the plane of critical focus during a take while the camera is running






29. Removing extraneous time and territory






30. 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.






31. Deciding where you want to shoot (the look - the access - the logistics - the sound - and securing it)






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






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






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






35. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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

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






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






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






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






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






43. Recording is too low

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






45. 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






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






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






48. Lighting unit that is 45






49. Executing more than one move at a time






50. 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.