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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






10. The person who pulls focus






11. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






14. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






15. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






23. 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.






24. 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.






25. All camera moves need to be...






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

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27. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. Removing extraneous time and territory






33. Closely scrutinizing the location for its technical and aesthetic capabilities






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






35. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






37. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






44. Transforming what is vague and internal into a series of viewable and audible actions and events






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






46. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






47. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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