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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. 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






2. Works closely with the director on the visual interprataino of the script and the photographic look of the movie (cinematography). This involves lighting - film stocks - video format - expressive camera angles - compositions - exposures - and f






3. 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






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






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

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






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

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8. 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.






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






18. 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.






19. Lighting unit that is 45






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






21. 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






22. 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






23. All camera moves need to be...






24. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






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






29. 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.






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






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






32. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






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






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






42. Controlling the strength of the signal






43. The person who pulls focus






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






45. Lighting unit that is position 90






46. The order of events in your film






47. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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