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






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






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. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






5. Removing extraneous time and territory






6. 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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






12. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






14. 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)






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






20. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






22. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






31. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






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






36. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






40. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






42. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






43. 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






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






45. 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.






46. The order of events in your film






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






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






49. Yields very dark and prominent shadow areas. Occurs when the fill light is considerable lower than the key - allowing areas to be submerged in shadows.






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