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






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






3. 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.'






4. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






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






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






10. Sheets for each shooting day; they detail what portion of the script is being shot on a specific day - who needs to be on the set - when they need to be there - and how to get to the set.






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






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






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






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

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15. 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.






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






17. The person who pulls focus






18. Organized process by which you schedule and work with a number of potential performers to determine their suitability to your film






19. The movement of characters in the space






20. 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






21. Recording is too low

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22. 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)






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






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






25. Yields very dark and prominent shadow areas. Occurs when the fill light is considerable lower than the key - allowing areas to be submerged in shadows.






26. Sheets for each shooting day; they detail what portion of the script is being shot on a specific day - who needs to be on the set - when they need to be there - and how to get to the set.






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






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






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






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






31. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. Yields very dark and prominent shadow areas. Occurs when the fill light is considerable lower than the key - allowing areas to be submerged in shadows.






38. 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






39. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






41. 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






42. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






44. 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)






45. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






46. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






47. 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.






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






49. 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.






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