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Intro To Film Production

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






2. 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.






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






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






5. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






6. Frequency - Amplitude - Timbre - and Velocity






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. Measures the strength of the incoming signal.






16. Sound that includes both room acoustics and background noise






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






18. Character - Goal - and Conflict or Obstacles






19. Recording is too low

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






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






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






23. 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.






24. Shooting Script - Overheads - and Storyboards






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






26. Executing more than one move at a time






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






28. 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)






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






30. 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.






31. 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






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






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






34. Lighting unit that is 45






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






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






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






38. The order of events in your film






39. The order of events in your film






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






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






42. 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)






43. Lighting unit that is position 90






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






45. 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






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






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






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






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

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