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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. Lighting unit that is 45






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






3. 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.






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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






10. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






11. 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.






12. All camera moves need to be...






13. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






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






18. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






24. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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

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






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






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






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






31. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






35. 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.






36. 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






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






38. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






42. Executing more than one move at a time






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






44. 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






45. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






49. 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.






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