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






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






3. 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.






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






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






6. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






9. Clearly shows both subjects in the scene and defines the spatial relationship of the two to each other and the space around them






10. 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.






11. Recording is too low

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






13. The person who pulls focus






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






15. 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.






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






17. Adjusting the optical center back toward the focal plane causing the image to become more wide-angle






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






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






20. 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.






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






22. 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.






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

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






25. Controlling the strength of the signal






26. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






28. Executing more than one move at a time






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






30. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






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






35. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






36. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






38. 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.






39. 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.






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






41. 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.






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






43. Lighting unit that is 45






44. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






47. 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






48. 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






49. 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.'






50. The person who pulls focus