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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. 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)






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






3. Process of combining the video and audio with the applied effect to create a new media file






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






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

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






7. 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.






8. Removing extraneous time and territory






9. 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.






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






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






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






13. Lighting unit that is position 90






14. 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






15. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






16. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






19. 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






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






21. 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.






22. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






25. The movement of characters in the space






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






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. Recording is too low

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






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






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






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






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






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






35. The person who pulls focus






36. All camera moves need to be...






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. 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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. 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






48. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






50. Controlling the strength of the signal