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Intro To Film Production

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






2. Process of combining the video and audio with the applied effect to create a new media file






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






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






5. 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)






6. Transforming what is vague and internal into a series of viewable and audible actions and events






7. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






9. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






10. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






11. The movement of characters in the space






12. The range of apparent focus along the z-axis






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






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






15. 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.'






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






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






18. 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






19. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






21. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






22. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






23. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






24. Sets up cables - holds second boom when necessary - and wrangles the cables when the boom operator follows a moving shot






25. Recording is too low

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






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






28. Standard calling card. 8x10 photograph on one side and a resume on the other.






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






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






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






32. 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






33. Clearly shows both subjects in the scene and defines the spatial relationship of the two to each other and the space around them






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






35. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






36. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






38. 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






39. This type of move breaks the promise of showing something else to the viewer






40. Lighting unit that is 45






41. 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






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






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






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






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






46. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






49. 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.'






50. 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.