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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Dramatic Structure Matches - Content and Activity Matches - Matched Action Cuts - Graphic Matches - and Sound Bridges






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






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






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






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






6. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






13. 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






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






15. 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.






16. Lighting unit that is 45






17. Controlling the strength of the signal






18. 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)






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






28. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






30. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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






34. 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.






35. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






36. Recording is too low

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37. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






40. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






42. The person who pulls focus






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. 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.






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






46. 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.






47. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






50. The movement of characters in the space