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Final Flashcards

1
Q

List the f-stop sequence from f1.4 to f22.

A

f/1.4, f/2, f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8, f/11, f/16

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2
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A variable focal length is also called a what?

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Zoom

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3
Q

What’s a Prime?

A

fixed professional focal lens

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4
Q

At 24 FPS the proper shutter speed is what?

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1/48

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5
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The zone of acceptable sharpness,measured from near to far distance is called the?

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Depth of field

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6
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List the common characters found in the hero’s journey and explain their roles.

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Protagonist hero, antagonist, mentor, threshold guardians

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7
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Explain the meaning of “film speed” and “sensor speed”

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Film speed is the measure of a photographic film’s sensitivity to light. Sensor speed is the length of time the sensor in the camera is exposed to light.

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8
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Explain how Joseph Campbell’s work is important to filmmaking.

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He created the Hero’s Journey, which is a format template for a story.

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9
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What is the function of the iris?

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To control the amount of light coming through the lens

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10
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When a camera is said to tilt it is doing what?

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Moving the cameras lens up and down while keeping its horizontal axis constant

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11
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When a camera pans it is doing what?

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Moving the camera horizontally from a fixed position

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12
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What is an AC?

A

Assistant cameraman

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13
Q

What is a stinger?

A

An extension cord

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14
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What is an ND?

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Neutral density (camera sunglasses)

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15
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Explain how to read a waveform display

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If the wave dips, means it’s darker color. If the waves spike, means its light color.

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16
Q

How to store and transport a fluid head?

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With all the joints unlocked

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17
Q

Before turning on a light you call out what?

A

Striking

18
Q

What are all the shot sizes?

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Full, wide, medium, cowboy, 3T, close up, extreme close up.

19
Q

What’s another name for a wide shot?

A

Master shot

20
Q

Before plugging in a light you call out what?

A

Going hot

21
Q

What is the professional color grading system used in Hollywood?

A

Da Vinci

22
Q

Explain Lift, Gamma, and Gain

A

Gain: how bright it is, gamma: distance between highlights and shadows, idk

23
Q

Us current is how many volts?

A

110 volts

24
Q

Power at work is measured in what?

A

Watts

25
Q

Most US household circuits have how much ampere?

A

20 amps

26
Q

In the US how many 650W lights can safely be connected to a 20 Amp circuit?

A

About 3

27
Q

What is the formula to calculate wattage from voltage and amperage?

A

Watts= amp X volt

28
Q

What is the 180 degree rule?

A

A guideline that states that two characters in a scene should maintain the same left/right relationship to one another.

29
Q

A hero moving forward likely moves in what direction?

A

From left to right

30
Q

A villain opposing the hero moves in what direction?

A

Right to left

31
Q

The light source responsible for creating the mood is called the what?

A

Key light

32
Q

Color temperature is measured in what scale?

A

Kelvin

33
Q

Name the 3 lights in a 3 point lighting setup.

A

Key light, fill light, and back light.

34
Q

Where do you get location permits for the city?

A

Savannah film office

35
Q

The profesional editing system used in Hollywood is called what?

A

Avid

36
Q

Before clapping the slate the AC calls out what?

A

Scene, the shot, and the take

37
Q

What is the temperature of daylight?

A

5600K

38
Q

What is the temperature of Tungsten?

A

3200k

39
Q

What is a key?

A

IDK

40
Q

Explain “dirty over the shoulder.”

A

A shot that contains a part of the shoulder in it.

41
Q

What tool is used to stay with in the legal color space?

A

Waveform diagram (?)

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