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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Organized process by which you schedule and work with a number of potential performers to determine their suitability to your film






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






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. To alternate between two or more scenes when editing a sequence






7. 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.






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






9. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






10. Removing extraneous time and territory






11. The movement of characters in the space






12. 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.'






13. 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.






14. 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.






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

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






17. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






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






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






20. 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.






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






22. 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






23. Shooting a scene from various angles






24. 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






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






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






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






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






29. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. 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






37. Lighting unit that is 45






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






39. 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.'






40. 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






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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)






45. 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






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






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






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






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






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