Quiz #1

Question 1

Film Speed

Answer 1

• aka the “light gathering power of film”
• a numerical value used by digital and film cameras alike to define the light sensitivity of the recording medium
• value can range from 25 to several thousands

Question 2

Camera Speed

Answer 2

refers to the number of frames or images that are displayed per second

Question 3

Raw Stock

Answer 3

unexposed film that is best maintained in cool, dark enclosures to avoid exposure from temp. or direct light

Question 4

Aspect Ratio

Answer 4

the relationship of screen width to screen height

Question 5

Film Format

Answer 5

refers to the width of the film stock as well as the size and shape of the image recorded on it; also known as film gauge; larger format = better quality image

Question 6

Film gate

Answer 6

where the film gets exposed

Question 7

Shutter

Answer 7

The mechanism that is constantly rotating in front of the camera’s gate, blocking the light while the film is pulled down and allowing the light to reach the film when the frame is stationary for exposure

Question 8

List Aspect ratios for 35mm theatrical release, HD and super16mm

Answer 8

35 mm = 1.85:1
HD = 16:9 (1.78:1)
Super16mm = 1.66:1

Question 9

List 4 film formats

Answer 9

35mm
16mm
8mm
Super 8

Question 10

Describe the difference between Wild camera and Sync Camera

Answer 10

Sync Camera: Industry standard film cameras with crystal sync motor for recording sync sound images

Wild Camera: does not have crystal sync motors, therefore not used when sync-sound dialog is recorded. Also loses the sync during longer takes and cannot sync sound with picture. Usually spring wound.

Question 11

List and describe three types of tripods

Answer 11

• Mechanical/Frictional: Designed for still photography. The movements (pans and tilts) are not smooth.
• Fluid Head: Hydraulic fluid that is forced chamber to chamber in the head. The pans and tilts are very smooth.
• Geared: Standard for 35 mm cameras, controlled by separate gears that are in turn controlled by hand cranks.

Question 12

100 ISO is considered to be fast/slow/medium?

Answer 12

Slow

Question 13

You typically use 800 ISO under __________ conditions.

Answer 13

Outdoor during dusk/sundown

Question 14

What is standard camera speed and sound speed?

Answer 14

24 fps

Question 15

What is slow motion? How many FPS?

Answer 15

Where time appears to be slowed down; more than 24 fps

Question 16

What is fast motion? How many FPS?

Answer 16

Where time appears to go by quickly; less than 24 fps

Question 17

ASA

Answer 17

American Standards Association

Question 18

ISO

Answer 18

International Standards Organization

Question 19

EI

Answer 19

Exposure Index