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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






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






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. 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






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






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






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

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






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






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






14. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






17. Point to the original data without altering the media file






18. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






19. Point to the original data without altering the media file






20. 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.






21. 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






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






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






24. 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.






25. Removing extraneous time and territory






26. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






27. Lighting unit that is 45






28. 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






29. Yields very dark and prominent shadow areas. Occurs when the fill light is considerable lower than the key - allowing areas to be submerged in shadows.






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






31. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






33. 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






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






35. 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.'






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






37. 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






38. 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






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






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






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






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






43. 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






44. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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