Filmmaking: Test Your Knowledge
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- 1.Is filmmaking an art form or business?
- A.
Heck no, it's an art form
- B.
It's a business
- 2.What is a CTB?
- A.
It's a type of lighting used in film
- B.
It's a type of camera
- C.
It's something you put on a light to change the color temperature.
- 3.Do you need a good camera to make a professional film?
- A.
Yes - professional film requires a great camera
- B.
No, all I need is a video camera, a good script and some actors.
- 4.What is a shotgun? (Filmmaking equipment term)
- A.
It's a prop used on film set
- B.
It's a type of a microphone used to record audio while shooting a film.
- 5.It's impossible to get a job in film these days.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.What types of shots does standard coverage include?
- A.
Very few angles
- B.
Only Mid Shot and Wide
- C.
All the basic shots and angles
- 7.Do you need a fancy degree or college to be a filmmaker
- A.
Of course, not possible without it
- B.
No, you don't
- 8.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.If a couple of people tell you your film is bad, what do you do?
- A.
Move to a different department in film
- B.
Thank them for their feedback, consider their suggestions and next time you'll know what to do.
- C.
Ignore him, and move on
- 10.Courtroom Drama's in movies are very boring and people don't like it.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.True or false? "If it ain't in theaters, the film is no good"
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.
- A.
It takes 3 crew members for stability
- B.
It takes 4 crew members for stability
- C.
It takes 8 crew members for stability
- 13.What is a China Ball?
- A.
China Balls are small lights that you can adjust the brightness of
- B.
China Balls are tools for your camera and tripod
- C.
China Balls are the lights that come built in to certain cameras
- 14."I must ask for permission to shoot in a public place or I will get in trouble"
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.What is the 180 degree rule?
- 16.What does it mean if the director asks the camera opertator to pan from left to right?
- A.
Steadily move the camera (while recording) from left to right
- B.
Slowly zoom in from left to right to capture action
- 17.Which of these are good film strategies/tips?
- A.
Know what you can give before you offer
- B.
Know what you want before you ask
- C.
Surround yourself with people who inspire you
- D.
Jealousy happens - watch for it, then completely ignore it
- E.
If they don't believe in you, they might not believe in anyone
- F.
If you have to talk anyone into joining a film, don't
- G.
Giving straight rejection is the kosher way
- H.
If you're not good at pretending, get a producer who is
- I.
All of the above are great and useful suggestions!
- 18.How do you break down a script? (What are the steps?)
- A.
Just break down what you think is important
- B.
Break down whatever your role is
- C.
Ask the director of the film which section you should break down
- D.
Break down certain props and set dressing that only you'll be using/wearing
- E.
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.
- 19.Objects on the table are considered props.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.What is set decoration?
- 21.What does the term 'Color Palette' mean?
- 22.Why and when is the term 'last looks' used, and what does it mean?
- 23.What skills separate managers from minions?
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