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






2. Executing more than one move at a time






3. The order of events in your film






4. 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.






5. 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.






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






7. All camera moves need to be...






8. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






10. 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






11. Form used in film production to keep track of all the mise-en-sc






12. Recording is too low

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






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






15. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






16. 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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.'






22. 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






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






24. 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.






25. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






27. 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.






28. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






30. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






42. The order of events in your film






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






44. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






45. 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






46. 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)






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






48. The person who pulls focus






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






50. Removing extraneous time and territory