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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Recording is too low

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2. 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






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






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






5. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






6. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






7. All camera moves need to be...






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






9. 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.'






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






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






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






13. Lighting unit that is position 90






14. 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.






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






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






17. All camera moves need to be...






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






19. 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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






26. 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






27. 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






28. 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






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






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. Executing more than one move at a time






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






36. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






41. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






43. 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.






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






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






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. The things that our characters actually handle in a scene






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






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






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