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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 person who pulls focus






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






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






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






5. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






8. Recording is too low

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






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






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






12. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






15. 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.'






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






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






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






19. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






20. 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






21. Light that separates the subject from the background by positioning a somewhat lower intensity light at a high angle and behind the subject. It traces the edges of the figure and creates depth.






22. 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.






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






24. 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)






25. 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






26. Two-thirds of the depth range along the z-axis is behind the focus point and one-third is in front of the focus point






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






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






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






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

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31. 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






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






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






34. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






37. 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.






38. The person who pulls focus






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

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40. 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.






41. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






42. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






44. 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)






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






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






47. The movement of characters in the space






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






49. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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