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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The range of apparent focus along the z-axis






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






11. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






14. Executing more than one move at a time






15. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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

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18. 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






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






20. 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.'






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






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






23. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






25. 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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






31. 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






32. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






35. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






38. Shooting a scene from various angles






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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