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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Lighting unit that is position 90






11. 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






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






13. The person who pulls focus






14. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. 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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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

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






28. Lighting unit that is 45






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






35. Controlling the strength of the signal






36. 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






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






38. 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.






39. 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.






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






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






42. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






45. The movement of characters in the space






46. The order of events in your film






47. 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.






48. 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






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






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