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Intro To Film Production

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






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






3. Lighting unit that is position 90






4. 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.






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. Recording is too low

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






8. 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






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






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






11. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






12. 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






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






14. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






32. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






35. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






36. 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.






37. 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)






38. The movement of characters in the space






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






40. 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






41. The order of events in your film






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






43. 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






44. 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






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

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46. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






48. 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






49. 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






50. Shooting a scene from various angles