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






2. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






4. 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.






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






13. 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






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






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






16. Any cutting - arranging - trimming - corrections - or effects you might perform occur only virtually - in a preview mode. Original media files are not altered in any way. (Digital NLE is an example)






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






18. 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.






19. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






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

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25. 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






26. 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.






27. Revolve around conflict - and express ideas and cocepts through stories in which a character who needs to accomplish something encounters obastacles and much struggle to get what they need






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






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






30. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






32. Any cutting - arranging - trimming - corrections - or effects you might perform occur only virtually - in a preview mode. Original media files are not altered in any way. (Digital NLE is an example)






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

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34. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






35. 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






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






37. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. The order of events in your film






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






46. 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






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






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






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






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