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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. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






2. 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.






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






6. 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.






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






8. Clearly shows both subjects in the scene and defines the spatial relationship of the two to each other and the space around them






9. 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.






10. 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.






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






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






13. 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






14. 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.






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






16. The order of events in your film






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






18. The person who pulls focus






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. 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.






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






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






26. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






27. Executing more than one move at a time






28. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






31. Lighting unit that is 45






32. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






33. 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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






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






45. Reading from the script pages that actors are given minutes before the audition






46. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






48. The movement of characters in the space






49. 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.






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