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






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






3. 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






4. The subject of the story - the central character whom the audience will follow as they attempt to achieve their goal






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






6. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






12. 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






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






14. 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






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






16. 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)






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






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






19. All camera moves need to be...






20. Executing more than one move at a time






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






22. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






24. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






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






28. Lighting unit that is position 90






29. The subject of the story - the central character whom the audience will follow as they attempt to achieve their goal






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






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






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






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






34. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






37. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






39. The order of events in your film






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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.






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






45. 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.






46. 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






47. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






50. 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.