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






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






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






4. Sets up cables - holds second boom when necessary - and wrangles the cables when the boom operator follows a moving shot






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. 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






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






12. 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)






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






14. Shooting a scene from various angles






15. 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.






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






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






18. 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.






19. All camera moves need to be...






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






26. 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






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






28. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






31. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






39. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






40. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






41. Removing extraneous time and territory






42. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






44. 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.






45. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






48. An interior scene that can be used in case your exterior shoot is cancelled because of bad weather






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






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