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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. The range of apparent focus along the z-axis






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






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






4. Removing extraneous time and territory






5. Recording is too low

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6. 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






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






8. 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)






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






10. All camera moves need to be...






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






12. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






14. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






16. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. 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






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






28. 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.






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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






36. Controlling the strength of the signal






37. 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.






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






39. The order of events in your film






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






41. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






42. Controlling the strength of the signal






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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