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






2. Controlling the strength of the signal






3. Light that separates the subject from the background by positioning a somewhat lower intensity light at a high angle and behind the subject. It traces the edges of the figure and creates depth.






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






5. Executing more than one move at a time






6. Removing extraneous time and territory






7. The movement of characters in the space






8. 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






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. 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






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






15. 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






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






17. Recording is too low

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






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






20. 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.






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






22. All camera moves need to be...






23. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






24. 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)






25. 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.






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

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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






33. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. 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






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






41. 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.






42. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






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






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






48. Lighting unit that is position 90






49. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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