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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Recording is too low


11. 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.






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






13. 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






14. 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.'






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






16. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. The movement of characters in the space






24. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






26. 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






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






28. Lighting unit that is position 90






29. 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.'






30. Expresses the director's visual strategy for every scene in the film. It shows you what shots are used to cover a scene and in how they connect together as an edited scene. Camera angles - shot sizes - camera moves - etc. are all marked.






31. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






32. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






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. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






41. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






45. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






46. 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.






47. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






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






49. 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.






50. Shooting a scene from various angles