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






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






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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.






7. 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.






8. 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.






9. 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






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






12. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






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






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






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






17. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. Transforming what is vague and internal into a series of viewable and audible actions and events






27. The person who pulls focus






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






36. 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.






37. 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






38. All camera moves need to be...






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

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40. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






41. 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






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






43. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






46. 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.






47. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






49. Transforming what is vague and internal into a series of viewable and audible actions and events






50. 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