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






2. 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.






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






4. 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






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






6. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






7. Removing extraneous time and territory






8. 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.






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






10. 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






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






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






13. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






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






29. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






31. 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






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






50. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles