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






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






3. Controlling the strength of the signal






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

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5. 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.






6. 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.






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






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






16. 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)






17. The movement of characters in the space






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






19. 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.






20. Executing more than one move at a time






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






22. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






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






24. Lighting unit that is 45






25. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






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






29. Recording is too low

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






31. 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.'






32. Controlling the strength of the 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. The order of events in your film






35. All camera moves need to be...






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






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






38. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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