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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Clearly shows both subjects in the scene and defines the spatial relationship of the two to each other and the space around them






2. 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.






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






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






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






6. 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






7. Drawings of shots - arranged on paper in the order they appear in a sequence






8. Shooting a scene from various angles






9. Executing more than one move at a time






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






11. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






12. All camera moves need to be...






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






24. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






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






29. The person who pulls focus






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






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






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






33. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






35. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






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






40. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






41. 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.






42. 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.






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






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






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






46. 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






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






48. The movement of characters in the space






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

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50. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence