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






2. Lens that offers a continuous range of focal lengths in one lens housing






3. 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.






4. The person who pulls focus






5. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






6. 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.






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






8. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. 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.






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. 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)






36. Recording is too low

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






38. 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)






39. 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






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






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






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






43. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






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






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






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






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