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






2. 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






3. Lighting unit that is 45






4. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






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






9. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






12. 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






13. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






17. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






18. 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.






19. 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






20. 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.






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






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






23. 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.'






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






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






26. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






28. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






32. 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






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






34. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






35. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






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






41. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






43. 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.






44. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






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






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

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50. The movement of characters in the space