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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Shots that don't require any actors to be present like landscapes - location-establishing shots - and shots of objects and cutaways






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






3. 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.






4. 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






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






6. 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






7. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






8. 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.






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






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






11. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






12. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. Controlling the strength of the signal






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. The person who pulls focus






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






24. 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.






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






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






27. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






30. Shooting a scene from various angles






31. 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.






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






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






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

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






36. 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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






42. 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.






43. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






46. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






48. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






50. Executing more than one move at a time