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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. 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






2. 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.






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






4. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






5. 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






6. 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)






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






8. 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.






9. 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






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






11. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






15. 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.'






16. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






24. The movement of characters in the space






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






26. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






41. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






44. Lighting unit that is 45






45. 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






46. 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.






47. 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.






48. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






50. 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