Cycle 7 Flashcards
what is the frame rate for north american color video (NTSC)?
29.97 FPS
USA color video rate is
59.94 fields per second
what does CRT stand for?
Cathode Ray Tube
the PAL video frame rate is
25 FPS
a films width to height ratio is called?
Aspect Ratio
4:3 is also known as what?
1.33:1
what does the i stand for in 480i?
Interlaced
what does the p stand for in 480p?
Progressive
“high definition” is a term to describe any video resolution that is ______ or higher
1280 x 720
audio arriving _____ ms early is within the noticeable threshold of “subconscious disturbance” (the point at which the audience notices that the audio is out of sync)
20-40 ms
tri-level sync is a _____ reference
pace
blackburst is a _____ reference
speed
timecode is a ______ reference
position
Wordclock is used to control…
audio sample rate
what is a sync word?
identical information on each timecode frame that indicate where each frame ends and begins
when configuring a serial or parallel clock distribution, what must be used on the last device in the chain?
a terminator
what is a film treatment?
a detailed outline of the synopsis of a movie
the _______ is in charge of all sound recorded on a set
Post Production Supervisor
the part of the films budget allocated to pay the creative talent (actors) is called what?
above the line
what is a storyboard?
images displayed in sequence to pre-visualize a film
a group of shots is called a ______
scene
each time the camera stops and starts filming on the set, a new _____ is created
take
when audio is recorded to the same device as the picture, this is called a…
single sound system
what is a slate?
an identifiable marker at the beginning of a take that provides scene information
a portable, battery operated magnetic tape is called a…
Nagra
what is the most common type of microphone for capturing clean, clear dialog?
Shotgun
what is a blimp?
a wind protection device for microphones
SMPTE recommends that all recorders and playback devices observe a reference level of
-20 dBFS
when straying from the SMPTE recommended reference level, it is preferable to record the levels
lower than the standard
what is Telecine?
the process of transferring film to video
in order to convert 24FPS to 29.97FPS, the _____ is required
3:2 Pulldown
recording additional sound on the set after the initial filming is complete is known as
Wild Tracks
___________ are used to keep track of the locations and times of the audio events
cue sheets
man who created foley?
jack foley
important considerations in foley:
accurate cueing of the foley artist, synchronization, noise floor of the microphone, accurate clocking, noise floor of the mic pre
what compensates for high frequencies that are added when in a large room?
the X-curve
reasons to master a DVD
to compensate for the academy curve, to compensate for the X-curve, to compensate for the fact that the front 3 speakers are behind a screen in the Dub Stage.
MOS means
recording film/video without sound.
what do we call mixes with music and effects only?
M&E
the decca tree is…
a spaced microphone array most commonly used for orchestral recording.
the decca tree originally used (and still does use) __________ polar pattern mics
omni-directional
shots from the film being imported, organized, and meticulously cataloged by an editorial team
Ingest
Rather than hiring a composer to write original music for an early draft of the edit, ________ will be used.
temp music
If plot holes, or gaps in the story are found to exist, sets will be reconstructed, actors will return and additional __________ will be gathered
pickup shots
what is a Previs?
a simplified version of the scene to convey ideas before the full production
a rough/cut mix of a film that is used for test screenings is called
temp dub
what is picture lock?
the point in editing a film where no further changes will be made to the timing of the picture
when the director and post production supervisor sit down to decide what sounds need to be added to each scene of a film, this is called a
spotting session
OMF stands for
open media framework
WHY is a shotgun mic used for ADR?
Consistency… to match the sound of the production audio.
ADR stands for
automatic dialog replacement
what is a Streamer?
a vertical bar that overlays on top of the video to help ADR actors with timing
music written specifically for a film
the Score
what is Source Music?
music that plays through on-screen objects, such as a radio.
what is Playback Music?
music used in scenes where actors mimic dancing or playing instruments.
a burst of light in the center of a film frame that cues the conductor of an upcoming musical change
Punch
what is the Academy Curve?
“The Academy Curve is defined as flat frequency from 100 Hz - 1.6 kHz, then down 7 dB at 40 Hz, down 10 dB at 5 kHz, and down 18 dB at 8 kHz. This was applied to the B Chain in the movie theater.”
what was the first full length sound film that included dialog?
The Jazz Singer
first film shown in surround was
Fantasia
what major technology advancement was invented by Bell Labs for the move Fantasia?
Pan Pot
the x-curve specifies a flat frequency response up to what frequency?
2 kHz
what is THX
a certification company
according to SMPTE/THX, the dialog (dialnorm) should be
78dB SPL
the process of attaching the audio to the finished picture is called:
Layback
what is the newest frame rate for motion picture?
48 FPS
what is the MAXIMUM frame rate for 4k ultra HD television?
120 FPS
