AV TECH FINAL
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
