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






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






3. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






4. The movement of characters in the space






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






6. Lighting unit that is position 90






7. 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.






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






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






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






11. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






15. 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.






16. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






18. 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






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






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

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






22. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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. 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.






26. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






27. Removing extraneous time and territory






28. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






30. 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.






31. Shooting a scene from various angles






32. All camera moves need to be...






33. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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