AV TECH FINAL

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What setting on the camera must be changed to recognize the color temperature of the light?

WHITE BALANCE

____________________ are sound recordings independent of the moving image, particularly of any sound effects or missed dialogue from the scene.

WILD TRACKS

Who is responsible for all weapons used on set?

ARMORER

Who is the logistic and administrative head of the Art Department, overseeing the implementation of the designs?

ART DIRECTOR

Where are all the trucks and trailers parked, as a center of operations for a location shoot?

BASE CAMP

What type of microphone is placed on the end of an extendable pole?

BOOM MIC

What is the process called when the A.D. staff goes through the script to identify all of the elements needed on a scene-by-scene basis, in order to create a production schedule?

BREAKING DOWN THE SCRIPT

1. What is the "Rule of Thirds?"

A rule that states that an image is most dynamic when its subjects or regions are composed along imaginary lines that evenly divide the image into equal horizontal and vertical sections.

What document is created by the A.D. staff to list all the things needed for every department to shoot each scene planned for each day of production?

CALL SHEET

_________________ is an attribute of light that refers to its basic color, as measured as Kelvin (K)

COLOR TEMPERATURE

Who oversees all construction project crews?

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

What is the preferred term for selecting the clothing for a performer to wear that conveys an idea of the character in the story?

COSTUME

The ___________ is mounted onto the body of the camera, which is where the film or sensor is exposed to light.

TRIPODLENS (I THINK ITS MEANT TO JUST SAY LENS)

True or False: The "180-degree rule" states that filmmakers create an imaginary "The Line" between two characters, as long as the camera stays on one side, spatial continuity will be maintained for the viewing audience.

TRUE

1. What department is in charge of on-set operations, including scheduling and "running the show"?

The Assistant Directors

What department is in charge of setting up special rigs for lighting modifiers and camera?

The Grip Department

What does it mean for the shot to be "blown out"

The image is absolute white with no detail visible

Approximately how many minutes of screen time does one page of script equal?

1 MINUTE

Which of the following focal lengths would be considered a telephoto lens?

135MM

Which member of the camera department is responsible for adjusting the focus of the lens during a shot?

1ST AC

Who makes the "calls" before rolling, including "Quiet on set," "Roll camera" and "Roll sound?"

1ST AD

Which frame rate is used for most feature films?

24 FPS

Which of the following focal lengths would be considered a wide-angle lens?

25MM

What is the color temperature of a tungsten lamp designed to match indoor lighting?

3200 K

Which of the following focal lengths would be considered a normal lens?

50MM

What is the color temperature of an HMI lamp designed to match daylight?

5600 K

What is a "stinger"?

A black extension cord used on film sets

What does "striking" mean?

A light is being turned on

Which of the following refers to turning the camera diagonally to create a feeling of unbalance?

DUTCH ANGLE

How would one describe the depth of field for a shot in which the foreground, mid-ground and background are all in focus?

Deep focus depth of field

The aperture has a variable size, written as a fraction, which is called the __________?

F-STOP

Which of the following f/stops has the smallest opening?

F/16

1. True or False: There is no difference between a "Take" and a "Shot."

FALSE

Which light is the secondary light on a subject, used to reduce shadow, in a three-point lighting set up?

FILL LIGHT

A set is made primarily of fake walls called ________?

FLATS

Who is the head of the department that sets up all electrical components?

GAFFER

How would you describe the quality of a light that creates clearly lined shadows?

HARD

What setting on the camera must be changed to adjust the film speed, or sensitivity to light?

ISO

What does an "Ager" do?

Is a "finisher" who "breaks down" garments to look worn

What do we use to measure the intensity of the light on a subject?

LIGHT METER

Which type of lens has a fixed focal length?

PRIME

Who oversees the entire process, from conceptualizations of a story idea to the presentation of the completed film?

PRODUCER

Who is the creative head of the Art Department, responsible for the "look" of all things seen in the film?

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

What is a property?

SOMETHING AN ACTOR HANDLES

What is an "insert" shot?

Shows an important object in the scene

What does it mean to "burn" a location?

To treat a location so poorly that no one can get permission to shoot there again


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