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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Simple but comprehensive prose description of a film's plot






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






3. 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.






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






5. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






7. 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






8. 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.






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. Point to the original data without altering the media file






11. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






12. 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.






13. 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.






14. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






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






17. 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






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






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






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






21. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






22. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






32. Dramatic Structure Matches - Content and Activity Matches - Matched Action Cuts - Graphic Matches - and Sound Bridges






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






34. Lighting unit that is position 90






35. 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.






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






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






38. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






40. 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.






41. 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.






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






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






44. All camera moves need to be...






45. 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.






46. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






49. Dramatic Structure Matches - Content and Activity Matches - Matched Action Cuts - Graphic Matches - and Sound Bridges






50. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.