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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. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






2. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. 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.






13. 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






14. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






16. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






18. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






19. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






22. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






25. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






27. Controlling the strength of the signal






28. 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






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. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






31. 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.'






32. Recording is too low

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






34. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






35. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






37. 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.






38. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






39. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






40. The person who pulls focus






41. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






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






46. 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






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






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

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49. 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.






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