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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. 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.






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






3. 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






4. 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)






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






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






7. Controlling the strength of the signal






8. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






9. Lighting unit that is 45






10. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






13. The person who pulls focus






14. Ensures visibility in all parts of your scene with overall bright and even illumination. Minimizes shadows - texture and dimensionality.






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. The range of apparent focus along the z-axis






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






18. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






19. Shooting a scene from various angles






20. Recording is too low

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






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






23. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






24. 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.






25. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






26. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






27. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






28. 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.'






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






30. 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.'






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

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






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






34. 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






35. 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.






36. All camera moves need to be...






37. 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.






38. 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






39. Lens that offers a continuous range of focal lengths in one lens housing






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






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






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






43. 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






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

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






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






47. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






49. The order of events in your film






50. 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