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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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)






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






7. 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






8. Executing more than one move at a time






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






10. 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.






11. Shooting a scene from various angles






12. Executing more than one move at a time






13. 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.






14. The person who pulls focus






15. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






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






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






24. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






29. A shot of a detail within your scene other than the characters' faces






30. 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.'






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






32. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






33. Often used as a guide for framing human subjects and for composition in general. The frame is divided into thirds with imaginary lines along the horizontal and vertical axes and then place significant objects - focus points - and elements of intere






34. 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.






35. 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






36. 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.






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






38. 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






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






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






41. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






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






44. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






47. Narrative technique that involves intercutting between two or more separate areas of action in such a way that the viewer assumes the scenes are occurring simulataneously






48. The person who pulls focus






49. 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.






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