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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. Point to the original data without altering the media file






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. Recording is too low

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






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






10. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






19. 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






20. 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)






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






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






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

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24. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






27. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






31. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






32. Lens that offers a continuous range of focal lengths in one lens housing






33. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






34. 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






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. 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.






40. Lighting unit that is 45






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






49. 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.






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