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






2. 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.'






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






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






5. 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)






6. All camera moves need to be...






7. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






15. Recording is too low

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






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






18. Hands-on lighting person who implements the lighting designs of the Director of Photography. In charge of setup and proper functioning of the lights.






19. 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






20. 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.






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






22. 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.






23. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






24. 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.






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






26. The order of events in your film






27. 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






28. 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






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. Controlling the strength of the signal






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

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35. Lighting unit that is position 90






36. 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.






37. The movement of characters in the space






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. 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






43. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






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






48. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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

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