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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. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






2. 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.'






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.'






16. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






18. Controlling the strength of the signal






19. 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.






20. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






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






27. Recording is too low


28. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






29. Recording is too low


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






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






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






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






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






35. The person who pulls focus






36. The order of events in your film






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






38. 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.






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. 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






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






42. 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






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






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






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


46. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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. 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.