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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. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






2. The movement of characters in the space






3. Lighting unit that is 45






4. 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






5. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






8. 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)






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






10. The person who pulls focus






11. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






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






16. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






19. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






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






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






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






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






31. The range between -12dB and 0dB that gives a buffer for any unforeseen audio spikes






32. 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.'






33. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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

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






36. Transforming what is vague and internal into a series of viewable and audible actions and events






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






38. The order of events in your film






39. 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.






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






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






42. 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.






43. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. 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.






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