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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. 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






2. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






4. Recording is too low

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5. 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.






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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

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20. Executing more than one move at a time






21. Removing extraneous time and territory






22. The movement of characters in the space






23. 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.






24. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






27. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






28. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






30. All camera moves need to be...






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






48. 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






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






50. The movement of characters in the space