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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. Controlling the strength of the signal






2. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






3. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






10. Executing more than one move at a time






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






12. 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






13. Loud - sudden sound that exceeds 0dB






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






15. 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.






16. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






17. 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)






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






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






20. The person who pulls focus






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






22. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






24. 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.






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

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






27. 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






28. Lighting unit that is 45






29. 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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Removing extraneous time and territory






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






37. The movement of characters in the space






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






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






40. 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.






41. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






43. All camera moves need to be...






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






45. List of all the shots that make up the film in the order in which they will be shot






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






47. The order of events in your film






48. 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






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






50. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.