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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






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






3. 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.






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






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






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. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






8. The person who pulls focus






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






10. Shooting a scene from various angles






11. 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.






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






17. 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.






18. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






19. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






21. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. Lighting unit that is position 90






29. 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






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






31. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






32. 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)






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






34. The order of events in your film






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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






39. 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.






40. 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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. 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






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






47. All camera moves need to be...






48. Lighting unit that is 45






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






50. 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)