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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. Responsible for the proper use and actual placement of the microphones for optimal quality






2. Controlling the strength of the signal






3. 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.






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






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






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






7. 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)






8. 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.






9. The person who pulls focus






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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)






16. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






17. 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.






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






19. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






21. 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.






22. Recording is too low

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23. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






25. Lighting unit that is position 90






26. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






29. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. The movement of characters in the space






37. The order of events in your film






38. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






48. 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.






49. 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






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