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






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






3. Removing extraneous time and territory






4. Narrative technique that involves intercutting between two or more separate areas of action in such a way that the viewer assumes the scenes are occurring simulataneously






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






6. 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






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






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






9. Executing more than one move at a time






10. Lens that has one fixed focal length for more precise manipulation of image quality






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






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






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






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






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


16. 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.'






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






18. The physical placement of the camera on the set necessary to get each shot in your shooting script






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






20. 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.'






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Soft light that fills in the shadows created by the Key Light






29. 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.






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






31. The movement of characters in the space






32. 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






33. 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.






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






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






36. 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)






37. 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.






38. Narrative technique that involves intercutting between two or more separate areas of action in such a way that the viewer assumes the scenes are occurring simulataneously






39. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






40. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






41. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






42. 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






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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






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






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