MRTS 2210 Midterm

When filming shiny reflective surfaces such as glass or through a window, you may need to use a a. ultraviolet (UV) filter b. diffusion filter c. polarizing filter d. star filter

c. polarizing filter

You would place a CTO gel to create a ______________ color temperature. a. cooler, more daylight b. a neutral floodlights look c. warmer, more tungsten d. a concentrated spotlight effect

c. warmer, more tungsten

CU is the abbreviation for

close-up

The comfort and success of handholding a camera depends on a. the weight of the camera b. the camera operator's stamina c. the design of the shoulder mount and grip d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Preproduction meetings are ___________ a. a great opportunity to hang out with friends b. only necessary once during pre production c. a forum to share visions and ideas d. intended for directors/producers to tell everyone what to do

a forum to share visions and ideas

A long focal length creates this type of angle a) narrow angle b) sharp angle c) wide angle d) long angle

a) narrow angle

The larger the f-stop a) the smaller the opening, the less light b) the smaller the opening, more light c) the larger the opening, less light d)the larger the opening, more light

a) the smaller the opening, the less light

A typically single-camera production utilized many times for news packages would be best referred to as a/an: a. ENG b. EFP c. studio production

a. ENG

The three ways to adjust exposure are a. f-stop, shutter speed, ISO b. shutter speed, white balance, black balance c. ISO, white balance, frame rate d. f-stop, black balance, frame rate

a. f-stop, shutter speed, ISO

You use a camera slider to a. provide tracking motion to capture moving shots b. to operate the camera easily c. to create static shots d. to zoom in and out

a. provide tracking motion to capture moving shots

In a shot list, it is important to identify a. shot name, angle, size, camera movement and specific equipment required b. only the shot name and size c. only the shot name and camera movement, the rest can be decided by the DP on the spot d. as little as possible, to keep the production raw and organic

a. shot name, angle, size, camera movement and specific equipment required

Visual writing in a screenplay

aims to paint a mental image in the mind of the audience.

A live multi-camera production a. means you must keep moving the camera to different positions b. allows the director to switch easily from one camera to another c. does not require a production switcher d. always involves post-production work

allows the director to switch easily from one camera to another

Increasing the video gain/ISO in low light will strengthen the picture signal, but it can also a. increase the picture sharpness b. widen the field of view c. degrade the image quality and add noise d. increase camera shake

c. degrade the image quality and add noise

Screenplays a. are made to be read by mass audiences b. often deal with primal and complex emotions c. are just like plays

b. often deal with primal and complex emotions

When a camera pivots up or down on a camera mount, that movement is referred to as a________________ a. pan b. tilt c. zoom d. dolly

b. tilt

A histogram that is pushed all the way to the left indicates that the image is a. over-exposed b. under-exposed c. adequately exposed d. colorful

b. under-exposed

The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in focus is referred to as a. focal length b. focal distance c. depth of field d. lens distance

c. depth of field

Of the following, which of the following f-stops would create the greatest depth of field? a. f11 b. f2.8 c. f16 d. f5.6

c. f16

Of the following, which f-stop setting would allow the greatest amount of light? a. f16 b. f8 c. f4 d. f5.6

c. f4

A prime lens has a _______________ focal length. a. long b. moving c. fixed d. variable

c. fixed

a short focal length creates this type of angle a) narrow angle b) sharp angle c) wide angle d) long angle

c) wide angle

The widest angle lens listed below has a focal length of a. 85mm b. 35 mm c. 24 mm d. 135 mm

c. 24 mm

If you are shooting in a bright area with plenty of sunshine, which F-stop would you most likely be using? a. F5.6 b. F1.4 c. F8 d. F2.8

c. F8

Zooming a lens a. changes the field of view b. changes the focal length of the lens c. both a and b d. neither a nor b

c. both a and b

A wide lens angle will cause a. a narrow field of view b. camera shake c. deepening of the perception of the z-axis d. exaggeration of camera movement

c. deepening of the perception of the z-axis

A shot that is generally from the waist up on a person is a

medium shot

Focal length is measured in

millimeters

A J-cut is when you hear the audio before seeing the video (T/F)

true

According to Walter Murch cutting on an actor's blink corresponds with the natural flow of information within the flow of the narrative. (T/F)

true

Low key lighting is used in noir, action, drama and horror movies to intensify the emotion and reflect characters' state of mind. (T/F)

true

Reflectors can be used to bounce light from the main light source and create a fill light. (T/F)

true

When shooting a sitcom, your key to fill ratio is likely to be

2 to 1

In the master scene format character names are formatted in ___________ the first time they appear in action lines.

ALL CAPS

Parallel editing is a. Inserting a cutaway b. Cutting between two scenes occurring in different places or time c. Utilizing L and J cuts to provide movement d. Cutting at an exact metric timing

Cutting between two scenes occurring in different places or time

Which studio position is in direct communication with the director and signals to those on the studio floor what to do?

Floor Manager

The montage style that refers to length of the shots relative to one another a. Metric b. Tonal c. Overtonal d. Intellectual

Metric

What is the name of the camera that we are using in this class? Sony FS5, Canon 5D Mark III, Sony FS100, or Panasonic DVX 200

Panasonic DVX 200

The three buses on the video switcher are most often referred to as:

Preview, Program, Key

Decreasing the iris value causes the depth of field to a) increase b) decrease c) remain the same d) deepen

b) decrease

Instantaneous editing is facilitated by use of the ______and is done by the _______. a. Linear software, Technical Director b. Video switcher, Technical Director c. Linear software, Floor Manager d. Linear software, Floor Manager

b. Video switcher, Technical Director

A logline a. is a compact summary of what the screenplay is about b. is a hook c. is a detailed description of what happens in a script d. both A and B

both A and B

A single camera production: a. is ideal for shooting sports events b. requires a switcher c. gives the director flexibility in production and post-production d. allows the director to do one thing at a time e. both b and c

both b and c

a zoom lens a) cannot focus on infinity b) has a fixed focal length c) has a fixed focus d) has a variable focal length

d) has a variable focal length

Which of the following color temperatures is the bluest in hue (coolest) a. 1000 k b. 3000 k c. 5600 k d. 7000 k

d. 7000 k

The job of an editor is to a. Decide which shots to use b. Shave off unnecessary information c. Employ correct pacing d. All of the above

d. All of the above

A marked script ____________ a. is color coded b. is the first step to a script breakdown of each scene c. identifies the various elements of the script d. all of the above

d. all of the above

As creators and consumers of media, you must ask these questions: a. Who created the message? b. which camera was used to create the media? c. What values, lifestyles, points of view are represented or omitted? d. all of the above

d. all of the above

High key lighting a. has a lighting ratio of 1-1 or 1-2 b. is used in low budget films c. conveys optimism and positivity d. all of the above

d. all of the above

In order to change perspective and position in an image you can a. adjust the camera's distance from the object of focus b. change the height of the camera c. adjust the lens angle d. all of the above

d. all of the above

To create the illusion of reality a. a director must intentionally manipulate camera movement and lighting b. a director uses a variety of dramatic techniques c. a director must first grab the audience's attention d. all of the above

d. all of the above

When composing a shot, you must consider a. symbolism, the meaning conveyed to the viewer b. context, foreground, mid-ground and background c. the emotional response of the audience d. all of the above

d. all of the above

When selecting a shooting location, you must consider a. what it's like in the time of day you will be shooting b. the amount of lighting already available c. potential sound issues d. all of the above

d. all of the above

The purpose of a script breakdown is a. to figure out your budget b. to organize your shoot c. to keep changing your script d. both A and B

d. both A and B

A talent release form a. guarantees your creative control, copyright and proves that your talent has consented to using their image b. can be signed after production c. is a document protecting the rights of both you and your talent d. both A and C

d. both A and C

A clapboard: a. is not an essential part of a dramatic production b. is also referred to as a slate c. includes important information about the production d. both B and C

d. both B and C

In a Summer outdoor shoot at noon in Texas, you can improve exposure by a. setting the aperture to 2.8 b. using a scrim c. using the ND filter in the camera d. both B and C

d. both B and C

MTV-style editing a. emphasizes continuity b. side-steps narrative goals c. is characterized by quick, evocative visual stimuli d. both B and C

d. both B and C

Screenwriters must a. include detailed camera movements in the script b. write with intention to guide the reader c. define what they want directors and actors to express using visual language d. both B and C

d. both B and C

Walter Murch's criteria for editing prioritize the following in this order a. rhythm, story, emotion and eye trace b. story, emotion, eye trace and rhythm c. eye trace, story, rhythm and emotion d. emotion, story, rhythm and eye trace

d. emotion, story, rhythm and eye trace

A camera control that can automatically adjust a camera's color balance is called a. vector balance b. color control c. gamma adjustment d. white balance

d. white balance

A telephoto lens angle will cause a. wider field of view b. increased light c. z-axis stretching d. z-axis compression

d. z-axis compression

A neutral density filter:

decreases the intensity of light reaching the image capturing device without affecting colors

When framing people a. don't cut people at natural joints b. go slightly above or below the knees or elbow c. always cut full body shots at the ankles d. both a and b

don't cut people at natural joints

The focal length of lens can affect the following factors: a. sharpness of the scene b. depth of field c. prominence of the background d. camera shake e. all of the above

e. all of the above

The __________ refers to the measurement of the size of the aperture. a) focal length b) f-stop c) shutter speed d) iris

f-stop

Diffusion material attached to the front of a light increases the intensity of the light beam. (T/F)

false

One of the main characteristics of Soviet montage was an emphasis on continuity and invisible editing (T/F)

false

Low-angle shots of people make them look

important and powerful

In the master scene script format, a scene heading includes this information in this order

interior / exterior, location, day or night

A shooting schedule a. is a collection of call sheets b. should only be shared with the cast and crew on the first day of production c. is a detailed breakdown of the daily production timetable d. is not a necessary part of the preproduction process

is a detailed breakdown of the daily production timetable

The left to right or right to left movement of a camera mounted on a tripod is called a

pan

The type of montage that prioritizes visual patterns within shots and matching action is called a. metric montage b. tonal montage c. rhythmic montage d. overtonal montage

rhythmic montage

When renaming your clips after a shoot, 3B-1 means a. shot 3, scene B, take 1 b. scene 3, shot B, take 1 c. scene B, shot 3, take 1 d. take 3, shot B, scene 1

scene 3, shot B, take 1

These are some of the pre production documents that must be included in the production bible before shooting

script breakdown, storyboards, shot lists & character breakdowns

A light's intensity affects: a. the color temperature b. the exposure in a scene c. the hardness or softness of a light

the exposure in a scene

Lev Kuleshov's montage theory emphasized a. the intrinsic meaning of a shot b. the visual power of each shot c. the juxtaposition of shots d. the audience response to moving images

the juxtaposition of shots

Dividing the frame into thirds to create squares horizontally and vertically, for compositional purposes, is known as

the rule of thirds