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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. List of all the shots that make up the film in the order in which they will be shot






2. 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






3. Narrative technique that involves intercutting between two or more separate areas of action in such a way that the viewer assumes the scenes are occurring simulataneously






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






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






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






7. Controlling the strength of the signal






8. Executing more than one move at a time






9. The order of events in your film






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






11. 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






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






13. 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)






14. 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






15. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






21. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. The person who pulls focus






29. Removing extraneous time and territory






30. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






34. 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






35. Lighting unit that is 45






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






37. Narrative technique that involves intercutting between two or more separate areas of action in such a way that the viewer assumes the scenes are occurring simulataneously






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






39. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






40. All camera moves need to be...






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






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. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






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






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






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






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






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






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






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