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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






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






3. The person who pulls focus






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






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. Refers to the size of your subject in the frame






7. 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






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






9. The movement of characters in the space






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






11. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






12. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






16. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






18. 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.






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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

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25. 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.






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






27. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






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






30. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. The person who pulls focus






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






42. All camera moves need to be...






43. 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






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






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






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






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






48. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






49. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






50. Shooting a scene from various angles