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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The range between -12dB and 0dB that gives a buffer for any unforeseen audio spikes






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Shooting a scene from various angles






9. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






10. 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.






11. Lighting unit that is 45






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Lens that has one fixed focal length for more precise manipulation of image quality






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


18. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






19. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






22. 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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






29. Executing more than one move at a time






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






32. 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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. 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.'






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






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






41. 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






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






43. 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.






44. 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.






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






46. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






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