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






2. 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.






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






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






5. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






7. Another name for backlight because of the effect it gives the actor






8. Another name for backlight because of the effect it gives the actor






9. The person who pulls focus






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






11. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






12. 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.






13. The order of events in your film






14. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






20. 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






21. All camera moves need to be...






22. The person who pulls focus






23. 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)






24. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






25. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. 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






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






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






43. 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






44. 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.






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






46. 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)






47. 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






48. The movement of characters in the space






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






50. Removing extraneous time and territory