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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






3. The movement of characters in the space






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






5. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






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






9. 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






10. 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






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






12. 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






13. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






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






18. 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






19. All camera moves need to be...






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






21. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






25. 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.'






26. 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.






27. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






31. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






33. 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






34. The ability of a lens to gather light is determined by the largest possible f-stop of that particular lens (a fast lens can open up to allow more light than a slow lens)






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






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






37. 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






38. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






40. 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.






41. 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.






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






48. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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