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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. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






4. Shooting a scene from various angles






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






10. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






12. All camera moves need to be...






13. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






15. The order of events in your film






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






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






18. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






20. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






22. Controlling the strength of the signal






23. 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






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






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






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






27. 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






28. The movement of characters in the space






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






35. 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.






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






43. Controlling the strength of the signal






44. 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.'






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






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






47. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






48. 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.






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






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