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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. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






2. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Lighting unit that is position 90






11. 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






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






13. Controlling the strength of the signal






14. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






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






18. Recording is too low

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






20. The order of events in your film






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






22. 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.






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






24. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






28. Often used as a guide for framing human subjects and for composition in general. The frame is divided into thirds with imaginary lines along the horizontal and vertical axes and then place significant objects - focus points - and elements of intere






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






30. 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.






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. The person who pulls focus






35. 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.






36. Recording is too low

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37. 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.






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






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






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






41. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






45. 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






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






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






48. 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






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






50. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards