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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. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






4. Sound bouncing off surfaces. Results in a booming or echo-y sound as the signal duplicates itself over and over again which is refereed to as 'acoustically live.'






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






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






8. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






9. All camera moves need to be...






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






11. The order of events in your film






12. 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






13. 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






14. 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.






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






16. 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






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






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






19. 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)






20. The person who pulls focus






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






34. Lighting unit that is 45






35. 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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. 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.






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. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






45. 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.






46. 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






47. 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.






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






49. Executing more than one move at a time






50. 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