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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. 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






2. 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






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






4. 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.






5. Controlling the strength of the signal






6. 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






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






8. 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.






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






10. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






18. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






30. Lighting unit that is 45






31. 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)






32. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






41. Executing more than one move at a time






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






43. The person who pulls focus






44. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






48. Recording is too low

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49. All camera moves need to be...






50. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity