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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To alternate between two or more scenes when editing a sequence






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






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






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






5. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






8. The movement of characters in the space






9. 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






10. 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.'






11. Shots that don't require any actors to be present like landscapes - location-establishing shots - and shots of objects and cutaways






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






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






14. 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






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

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16. 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






17. Shots that don't require any actors to be present like landscapes - location-establishing shots - and shots of objects and cutaways






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






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






20. 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.






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. 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






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






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






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






26. 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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






37. 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.






38. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






41. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. 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)






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






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