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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. Executing more than one move at a time






2. 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.






3. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






5. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






8. Recording is too low

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9. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






11. 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






12. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






17. Lighting unit that is 45






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. Closely scrutinizing the location for its technical and aesthetic capabilities






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






29. Recording is too low

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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. 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.