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






2. Recording is too low


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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






10. Controlling the strength of the signal






11. The order of events in your film






12. Lighting unit that is 45






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






14. Responsible for the proper use and actual placement of the microphones for optimal quality






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






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






17. Shooting a scene from various angles






18. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






19. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






21. 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.






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






23. 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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






30. Transforming what is vague and internal into a series of viewable and audible actions and events






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






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






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






34. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






38. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






39. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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