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






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






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






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






5. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






6. Lighting unit that is 45






7. 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






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






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






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






11. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






13. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






17. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






18. Controlling the strength of the signal






19. The person who pulls focus






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






21. 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.






22. All camera moves need to be...






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






24. Lighting unit that is position 90






25. 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.






26. 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.






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






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






29. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






30. 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.






31. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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. 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)






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






36. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






39. The person who pulls focus






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






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






42. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






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






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






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






47. 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






48. 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.'






49. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






50. Controlling the strength of the signal