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






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






3. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






4. 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.






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The person who pulls focus






12. 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






13. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






14. Executing more than one move at a time






15. 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)






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






17. All camera moves need to be...






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






19. Controlling the strength of the signal






20. The order of events in your film






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






22. 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.






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. 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)






33. 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






34. Recording is too low

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

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






37. 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






38. 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.






39. 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.






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






41. 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






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






43. The person who pulls focus






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






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






46. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






47. 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.






48. 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






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






50. Lighting unit that is 45