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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The range between -12dB and 0dB that gives a buffer for any unforeseen audio spikes






2. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






3. This type of move breaks the promise of showing something else to the viewer






4. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






5. All camera moves need to be...






6. 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






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






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






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






10. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






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






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






16. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






18. This type of move breaks the promise of showing something else to the viewer






19. 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






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






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






22. 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.






23. 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






24. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Lighting unit that is 45






33. The person who pulls focus






34. 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.






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






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






37. 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.'






38. The order of events in your film






39. 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






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






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






42. 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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. 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)






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






49. Removing extraneous time and territory






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