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






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






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






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






5. 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






6. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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

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8. 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.






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






10. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






11. The person who pulls focus






12. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






20. The movement of characters in the space






21. Controlling the strength of the signal






22. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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

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25. 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.






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






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






28. 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.






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






30. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






32. All camera moves need to be...






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






34. Removing extraneous time and territory






35. 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






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






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






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






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






40. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






41. 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






42. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






45. 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.






46. 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






47. 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.






48. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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