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






2. 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.






3. Adjusted to take into account the amount of light that is lost - dissipated - or absorbed by that particular lens






4. 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.






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






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






7. Light that separates the subject from the background by positioning a somewhat lower intensity light at a high angle and behind the subject. It traces the edges of the figure and creates depth.






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






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






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






11. 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






12. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






15. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






17. Recording is too low

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

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19. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






21. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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






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






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






27. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






29. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






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






31. Not limited by the linear characteristics of video tape. We can move around in the footage in any direction - instantaneously. All film projects - whether shot on film of DV are edited on NLE. All visual and aural components must be turned into dig






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






33. 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.






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Finessing all of the edits one-by-one






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






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






45. The strategy of using movie lights to duplicate where light would logically be emanating from






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






47. 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






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






49. Point to the original data without altering the media file






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