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U4 L1 Production Flashcards

1
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How does the production process for a feature film differ and is similar to a documentary?

A

SIM- elements of storytelling (conflict, resolution, setting, theme, characterization)
DIFF- doc has smaller crew, and script isn’t written until footage is captured

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FEATURE:

How does the development process begin?

A

producer finds material that can be turned into a film

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FEATURE:

What can the source material for the film idea come from?

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  • stage play
  • short story
  • real-life story
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FEATURE:

How do they secure rights for the film?

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  • producer works with lawyer

- pays fee for rights of the material

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FEATURE:

How does a producer gain the support for a film?

A

makes package to attract studios

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FEATURE:

What does the package that the producer has that attracts studios?

A

famous actors

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Who is the production manager?

A

person responsible for day-to-day operations during a film production

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What is the production manager responsible for in production?

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  • goes smoothly
  • in schedule
  • supervises budget
  • some postpro work
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What is the relationship between the assistant director (AD) and production manager?

A

AD- flow and continuity of activities on set

PM- everything on sched

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FEATURE:

What is blocking?

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process of deciding where actors will move and stand, so cameras and light can be set

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FEATURE:

Why is the production set restricted to certain members of the production team?

A

they need to concentrate

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FEATURE:

What members that are usually only allowed on set?

A
  • director
  • director of photography
  • AD
  • script supervisor
  • gaffer
  • actors
  • supervisors from SFX if needed

DDAS GAS

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FEATURE:

After blocking, who stands in the actors place for lighting?

A

extras

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FEATURE:

During lighting, how are the extras who replace the actors chosen?

A

height

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FEATURE:

During lighting, what are the actors working with?

A
  • hair, make-up, wardrobe

- final rehearsals

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FEATURE:

During lighting, what is the AD responsible for?

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  • reporting status of both sides to director of photography
  • know where actors are
  • notifies director when actors arrive on set
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FEATURE:

Who are rehearsals for?

A

personnel

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FEATURE:

What happens in rehearsals?

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  • camera units work on diff scenes so shooting runs smoothly
  • actors must be ready to perform (no more makeup/wardrobe changes)
  • sound, camera, actor actions ‘fine-tuned’
19
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FEATURE:

When shooting begins, what is mandatory?

A

silence

20
Q

FEATURE:

When factors mean shooting has begun?

A
  • camera and sound rolling
  • slate number given
  • director says ‘action’
21
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FEATURE:

When factor means shooting has stopped?

A

director says ‘cut’

22
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FEATURE:

What does the director say when the scene is complete and needs no more takes?

A

print

23
Q

FEATURE:

What is it called when production is completed?

A

a wrap

24
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DOCUMENTARY:

How does the development process begin?

A

producer finds material that can be turned into a film

25
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DOCUMENTARY:

What can the source material for the film idea come from?

A
  • news event
  • autobiography
  • nonfiction works
26
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DOCUMENTARY:

Who does the producer approach with the treatment to finance the film?

A
  • investors
  • cable companies
  • production companies
27
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

Is a documentary ever financed by a studio?

A

it is rare

28
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

What may a filmmaker use to organize the shoot and figure out what is necessary?

A

storyboard

29
Q

FEATURE:

When scouting for locations, what is it based on?

A

content

30
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

What ratio is it filmed in?

A

15:1

31
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

For every 15 minutes shot, how many minutes will end up in the final cut of the film?

A

one minute

32
Q

Who is the production assistant?

A
  • entry level position

- makes logs, carries equipment, transporting crew

33
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

What are the various workflows for a documentary?

A
  • linear (problem, climax, resolution)
  • facts or info
  • episodic (two different ideas
34
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

When scouting for locations, what is it based on?

A

content necessary to tell story

35
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

When is the script written?

A

after shooting phase

36
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

What is the typical setup for an interview?

A
  • interviewer sitting to left or right of camera

- btw cinematographer and subject

37
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

How much additional lighting does a documentary use?

A

little

38
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

Where is most of the lighting in a documentary used?

A

interviews

39
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

What type of lighting system is used in interviews?

A
  • three-point
  • key (45 degrees left or right)
  • fill (softens shadows)
  • back (separates subject from bg)
40
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DOCUMENTARY:

How large is the group?

A

small

41
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

In the small group behind the doc, a producer with a crew of how many people will do the work of who?

A
  • nine

- production manager

42
Q

What does the b-roll consist of?

A

video covering audio

43
Q

DOCUMENTARY:

The process of creating a documentary is what?

A

continuous (unexpected events)

44
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DOCUMENTARY:

A doc filmmaker can be compared to who?

A

journalist

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