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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. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






5. 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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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






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






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






15. 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.






16. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






19. Recording is too low

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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. 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






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

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28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






35. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






38. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






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






43. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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. 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






46. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






47. The person who pulls focus






48. 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.






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






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