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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. Refers to the size of your subject in the frame






2. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






6. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






8. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






11. Refers to the loudness of a signal as it enters the audio recorder which determines the strength of the recorded audio signal






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Executing more than one move at a time






19. 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






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






21. Shooting a scene from various angles






22. All camera moves need to be...






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






24. 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






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






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






27. Responsible for the proper use and actual placement of the microphones for optimal quality






28. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






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






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






34. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






38. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






40. 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






41. 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






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






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






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






46. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






47. 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.






48. 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)






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






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