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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






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






3. 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.'






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. The person who pulls focus






9. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






12. 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






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






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






15. Recording is too low

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






17. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






19. 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






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






21. 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






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






23. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






25. 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.'






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. 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






35. 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)






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






37. 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.






38. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






42. 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






43. 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.






44. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






46. 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)






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






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






49. 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






50. The order of events in your film