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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. The range of apparent focus along the z-axis






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






3. 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)






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. 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.'






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






12. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






15. All camera moves need to be...






16. 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






17. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






19. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






34. 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.'






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. 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.






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


43. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






45. A type of location sound that isn't recorded simultaneously with the picture. Two types are Ambient Sound and Location Sound.






46. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






48. 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






49. 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.






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