Test your basic knowledge |

Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. 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






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






3. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






4. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






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. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






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






11. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. Narrative technique that involves intercutting between two or more separate areas of action in such a way that the viewer assumes the scenes are occurring simulataneously






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






18. Controlling the strength of the signal






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

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


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






21. The order of events in your film






22. Lighting unit that is position 90






23. Executing more than one move at a time






24. 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






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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.






29. 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.






30. The subject of the story - the central character whom the audience will follow as they attempt to achieve their goal






31. 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.






32. 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.






33. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


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






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






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






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






40. The person who pulls focus






41. The movement of characters in the space






42. 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.






43. Removing extraneous time and territory






44. 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)






45. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






46. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






48. Lighting unit that is 45






49. The movement of characters in the space






50. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise