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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. Lighting unit that is position 90






2. 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






3. Executing more than one move at a time






4. The person who pulls focus






5. 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)






6. 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)






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






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






9. 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






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






11. 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.






12. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






13. Recording is too low

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Lighting unit that is 45






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






25. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






28. Lighting unit that is 45






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






30. Controlling the strength of the signal






31. 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.'






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






33. 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.






34. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






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

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38. 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






39. 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.






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






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






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






43. Executing more than one move at a time






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






45. Shooting a scene from various angles






46. Recording is too low

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47. The person who pulls focus






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






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






50. 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.