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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Drawings of shots - arranged on paper in the order they appear in a sequence






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






3. Lens that offers a continuous range of focal lengths in one lens housing






4. 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)






5. 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.






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






7. 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.






8. 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.






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






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






11. Shooting a scene from various angles






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. First complete version of the narrative in proper screenplay format

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






15. 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






16. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






17. 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.






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






19. Lighting unit that is position 90






20. 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.'






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






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






23. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






26. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






28. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Recording is too low

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






37. The person who pulls focus






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






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






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






41. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






42. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.'






49. Lighting unit that is 45






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