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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






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






25. 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.






26. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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. Recording is too low

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29. 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.'






30. 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






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






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






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

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34. 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






35. 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.






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






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






38. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






41. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






42. 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.






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






44. Recording is too low

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45. 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.






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






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






48. The order of events in your film






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






50. The order of events in your film