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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. 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






2. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






3. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. 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.






9. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






11. 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.






12. 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.






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






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






15. 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






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






17. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






19. 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.






20. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






24. 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






25. 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.






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






27. Ensures visibility in all parts of your scene with overall bright and even illumination. Minimizes shadows - texture and dimensionality.






28. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






31. Removing extraneous time and territory






32. 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






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






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






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






36. Ensures visibility in all parts of your scene with overall bright and even illumination. Minimizes shadows - texture and dimensionality.






37. The movement of characters in the space






38. 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






39. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






48. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






49. The person who pulls focus






50. Recording is too low

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