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






2. 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.






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






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






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






6. 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






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






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






9. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






10. 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.






11. The order of events in your film






12. All camera moves need to be...






13. 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






14. 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






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






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






17. Recording is too low

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






19. 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.






20. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






21. 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






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






23. 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)






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






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






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






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






28. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






29. Executing more than one move at a time






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

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31. 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






32. 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.'






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






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






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

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36. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






40. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






42. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






44. Lighting unit that is 45






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






46. 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






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






48. The person who pulls focus






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






50. 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