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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Soft light that fills in the shadows created by the Key Light






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






3. The person who pulls focus






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






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






6. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






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






11. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






17. Recording is too low

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18. 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






19. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






22. 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)






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






24. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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






34. The movement of characters in the space






35. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






36. 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






37. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






38. Controlling the strength of the signal






39. The person who pulls focus






40. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






44. 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)






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






46. 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.






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






48. The order of events in your film






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






50. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence







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