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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. 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






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






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






5. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






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






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






10. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






14. 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.






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

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16. Lighting unit that is position 90






17. 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.






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






19. 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






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






21. 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.






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






23. The person who pulls focus






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. The movement of characters in the space






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






30. Shot - Shot Sequence - Scene - and Dramatic Sequence






31. 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






32. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






34. Lighting unit that is 45






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






36. 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)






37. Controlling the strength of the signal






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






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






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






41. The order of events in your film






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






43. 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






44. 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






45. 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.






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






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






48. The movement of characters in the space






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






50. 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.