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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The order of events in your film






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






3. 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






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






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






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






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






8. Lighting unit that is 45






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






10. 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






11. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






14. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






17. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






21. Lighting unit that is 45






22. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






24. 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






25. 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






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






27. Primary source of illumination in your scene. Usually it is a motivated light source.






28. All camera moves need to be...






29. 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






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






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






32. Executing more than one move at a time






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






42. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






44. 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.






45. The ability of a lens to gather light is determined by the largest possible f-stop of that particular lens (a fast lens can open up to allow more light than a slow lens)






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






47. The ability of a lens to gather light is determined by the largest possible f-stop of that particular lens (a fast lens can open up to allow more light than a slow lens)






48. 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






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






50. 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.