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






2. 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.






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. Shots that don't require any actors to be present like landscapes - location-establishing shots - and shots of objects and cutaways






8. The order of events in your film






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






20. Lighting unit that is position 90






21. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






27. 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






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






29. Recording is too low

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30. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






32. Executing more than one move at a time






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






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






36. Shooting a scene from various angles






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






38. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






40. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






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






42. 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.






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






44. 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)






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






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






47. Lighting unit that is 45






48. 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)






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






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