Filmmaking: Test Your Knowledge

Heck no, it's an art form

It's a business

It's a type of lighting used in film

It's a type of camera

It's something you put on a light to change the color temperature.

Yes - professional film requires a great camera

No, all I need is a video camera, a good script and some actors.

It's a prop used on film set

It's a type of a microphone used to record audio while shooting a film.

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Very few angles

Only Mid Shot and Wide

All the basic shots and angles

Of course, not possible without it

No, you don't

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Move to a different department in film

Thank them for their feedback, consider their suggestions and next time you'll know what to do.

Ignore him, and move on

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It takes 3 crew members for stability

It takes 4 crew members for stability

It takes 8 crew members for stability

China Balls are small lights that you can adjust the brightness of

China Balls are tools for your camera and tripod

China Balls are the lights that come built in to certain cameras

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Steadily move the camera (while recording) from left to right

Slowly zoom in from left to right to capture action

Know what you can give before you offer

Know what you want before you ask

Surround yourself with people who inspire you

Jealousy happens - watch for it, then completely ignore it

If they don't believe in you, they might not believe in anyone

If you have to talk anyone into joining a film, don't

Giving straight rejection is the kosher way

If you're not good at pretending, get a producer who is

All of the above are great and useful suggestions!

Just break down what you think is important

Break down whatever your role is

Ask the director of the film which section you should break down

Break down certain props and set dressing that only you'll be using/wearing

Break down what I’ll need to buy, rent, build, or create. How to estimate how much it will COST, scene by scene to decorate and get props.

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