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






2. 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.






3. 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






4. 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






5. 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






6. The person who pulls focus






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






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






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






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


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






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






13. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.'






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






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






20. 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.'






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






22. 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.






23. 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.






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






25. 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.






26. Any cutting - arranging - trimming - corrections - or effects you might perform occur only virtually - in a preview mode. Original media files are not altered in any way. (Digital NLE is an example)






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






28. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






30. A shot in which the subject looks directly at the camera






31. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






33. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






35. 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)






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






37. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






40. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB