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






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






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. 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






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






6. 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.'






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






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

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9. 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.






10. 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.






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






12. Recording is too low

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






14. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






20. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






22. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






26. 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






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






28. 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.






29. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






30. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






32. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






36. 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






37. Lighting unit that is 45






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






39. Executing more than one move at a time






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






41. 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)






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






47. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






48. 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.






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






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