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






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






10. 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.'






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






12. 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






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






14. Organized process by which you schedule and work with a number of potential performers to determine their suitability to your film






15. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






18. 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






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






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






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






22. Narrative technique that involves intercutting between two or more separate areas of action in such a way that the viewer assumes the scenes are occurring simulataneously






23. 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






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






25. 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.






26. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






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






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






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






32. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






33. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






36. Recording is too low

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






38. 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)






39. 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)






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

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






42. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






45. All camera moves need to be...






46. 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.






47. 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






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






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






50. All camera moves need to be...