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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. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.'






14. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






16. 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)






17. Lighting unit that is position 90






18. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






20. 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






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






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






23. 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.






24. All camera moves need to be...






25. Lighting unit that is position 90






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. 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)






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






29. 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.'






30. 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






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






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






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






34. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. Shooting a scene from various angles






45. The order of events in your film






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






47. 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.






48. The strategy of using movie lights to duplicate where light would logically be emanating from






49. 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.






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