Final

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

A variable focal length is also called a what?

Answer 2

Zoom

Question 3

What’s a Prime?

Answer 3

fixed professional focal lens

Question 4

At 24 FPS the proper shutter speed is what?

Answer 4

1/48

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Depth of field

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Protagonist hero, antagonist, mentor, threshold guardians

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What is the function of the iris?

Answer 9

To control the amount of light coming through the lens

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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

Question 11

When a camera pans it is doing what?

Answer 11

Moving the camera horizontally from a fixed position

Question 12

What is an AC?

Answer 12

Assistant cameraman

Question 13

What is a stinger?

Answer 13

An extension cord

Question 14

What is an ND?

Answer 14

Neutral density (camera sunglasses)

Question 15

Explain how to read a waveform display

Answer 15

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

Question 16

How to store and transport a fluid head?

Answer 16

With all the joints unlocked

Question 17

Before turning on a light you call out what?

Answer 17

Striking

Question 18

What are all the shot sizes?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

What’s another name for a wide shot?

Answer 19

Master shot

Question 20

Before plugging in a light you call out what?

Answer 20

Going hot

Question 21

What is the professional color grading system used in Hollywood?

Answer 21

Da Vinci

Question 22

Explain Lift, Gamma, and Gain

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Us current is how many volts?

Answer 23

110 volts

Question 24

Power at work is measured in what?

Answer 24

Watts

Question 25

Most US household circuits have how much ampere?

Answer 25

20 amps

Question 26

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

Answer 26

About 3

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Watts= amp X volt

Question 28

What is the 180 degree rule?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

A hero moving forward likely moves in what direction?

Answer 29

From left to right

Question 30

A villain opposing the hero moves in what direction?

Answer 30

Right to left

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Key light

Question 32

Color temperature is measured in what scale?

Answer 32

Kelvin

Question 33

Name the 3 lights in a 3 point lighting setup.

Answer 33

Key light, fill light, and back light.

Question 34

Where do you get location permits for the city?

Answer 34

Savannah film office

Question 35

The profesional editing system used in Hollywood is called what?

Answer 35

Avid

Question 36

Before clapping the slate the AC calls out what?

Answer 36

Scene, the shot, and the take

Question 37

What is the temperature of daylight?

Answer 37

5600K

Question 38

What is the temperature of Tungsten?

Answer 38

3200k

Question 39

What is a key?

Answer 39

IDK

Question 40

Explain “dirty over the shoulder.”

Answer 40

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

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Waveform diagram (?)