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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Legal document - signed before cameras roll - simply stating that the performer gives you the right to use his image and voice in your film






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






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






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






5. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






7. All camera moves need to be...






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






9. 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






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






11. 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.






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






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






15. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






22. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






29. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






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






34. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






35. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






36. 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.






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






38. Not limited by the linear characteristics of video tape. We can move around in the footage in any direction - instantaneously. All film projects - whether shot on film of DV are edited on NLE. All visual and aural components must be turned into dig






39. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






41. The person who pulls focus






42. Recording is too low

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






44. Lighting unit that is position 90






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

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46. 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.






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






48. The order of events in your film






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






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







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