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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Executing more than one move at a time






2. 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)






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






4. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






5. 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.






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






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






8. 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.






9. Removing extraneous time and territory






10. 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






11. 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






12. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






14. All camera moves need to be...






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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)






25. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






26. 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.






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






28. 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.






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






30. An interior scene that can be used in case your exterior shoot is cancelled because of bad weather






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






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






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






34. Removing extraneous time and territory






35. 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






36. The order of events in your film






37. 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.






38. Controlling the strength of the signal






39. 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.






40. Adjusting the optical center back toward the focal plane causing the image to become more wide-angle






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






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






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






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






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






46. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






48. All camera moves need to be...






49. Lighting unit that is 45






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