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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. 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






2. 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






3. 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.






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






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






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






8. Lighting unit that is 45






9. Recording is too low


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






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






12. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






15. 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






16. An interior scene that can be used in case your exterior shoot is cancelled because of bad weather






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






18. 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






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






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






21. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






24. Lighting unit that is position 90






25. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






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






29. 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






30. Recording is too low


31. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


44. 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.






45. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






46. 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






47. 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






48. Drawings of each scene from a bird's eye perspective. They help figure out important details like the axis of action - camera placement - and blocking.






49. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






50. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity