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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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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. Removing extraneous time and territory






2. The person who pulls focus






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






4. Form used in film production to keep track of all the mise-en-sc






5. Form used in film production to keep track of all the mise-en-sc






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






7. The movement of characters in the space






8. 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.






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






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






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






12. Often used as a guide for framing human subjects and for composition in general. The frame is divided into thirds with imaginary lines along the horizontal and vertical axes and then place significant objects - focus points - and elements of intere






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






14. 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)






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






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






17. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






18. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






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






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 things that our characters actually handle in a scene






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






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






35. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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


39. Executing more than one move at a time






40. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






44. 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.






45. Recording is too low


46. 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






47. Any cutting - arranging - trimming - corrections - or effects you might perform occur only virtually - in a preview mode. Original media files are not altered in any way. (Digital NLE is an example)






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






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






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