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16mm Film Production Midterm
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Film, Theatre & Television
Undergraduate 2
01/28/2008

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Term
Doubling the ISO # causes _________ light.
Definition
less
Term
Halving the ISO # causes ______ light.
Definition
more
Term
When doubling or halving the ISO one ____ is affected
Definition
one f-stop
Term
a 2.8.3 or any other f-stop with a 1/3 fractional attachment is an example of a
Definition
FAT
Term
2.8/4.0 is 2.8.5 or 4.0/5.6 is 4.0.5 are examples of a
Definition
SPLIT
Term
2.8.7= 4.0 or 5.6.7= 8 f-stops is referred to as the term ______.
Definition
Skinny
Term
What is an f-stop?
Definition
is the size of the iris in reference to the lens in fractions. F= fraction diameter.
Term
What is a T-stop?
Definition
The true stop of the light coming through, transmission stop
Term
at 24 frames the mirror rotates at
Definition
48 frames
Term
How many stops are affected by a ND .3
Definition
1 stop
Term
How many stops are affected by the ND .6
Definition
2
Term
How many stops are affected by the ND .9?
Definition
3
Term
How many stops are affected by the ND 1.2?
Definition
4
Term
How many stops are affected by the 85 Filter?
Definition
2/3
Term
How many stops are affected by the 80A?
Definition
2
Term
How many stops does the Polar filter eliminate?
Definition
2
Term
85 Filter is
Definition
Full CTO
Term
80a filter is
Definition
Full CTB
Term
What are the shutter angles? There are six
Definition
180, 172.8 144, 135, 90, and 45
Term
The clearest shutter angle is ______?
Definition
172.8
Term
The Shutter angle for HMIs is
Definition
135
Term
This shutter angle has flicker
Definition
144
Term
This shutter angle allows very little time for exposure, causing crisp images. Has very little time to be exposed to light. 2nd best picture
Definition
90
Term
The faster the film runs through the camera the slower the film will appear running at ___________fps
Definition
twenty-four
Term
The lower the frame rate the _____ light needed
Definition
more
Term
The faster the frame rate the _____ light needed
Definition
less
Term
Daylight D and Tungsten T are marked after the _____ #
Definition
ASA
Term
Sharpest images are shot at _____ film speeds
Definition
slow
Term
Slow film speeds are best used when the light is _____
Definition
unlimited
Term
Fast films have more ____
Definition
grain
Term
A lower ASA rating has many silver halide crystals, is tightly packed together, and is ____ _____ to light
Definition
less sensitive
Term
Film with a higher ASA rating has fewer halide crystals is loosely packed, and is ____ _____ to light
Definition
more sensitive
Term
What does the aperture/iris control
Definition
amount of light entering the lens
Term
What do you use to set the proper exposure?
Definition
a light meter
Term
What would you use a polarizer filter for?
Definition
eliminating reflection, to accent blue in the sky or green in the grass
Term
What is out of focus in a 45 lens
Definition
nothing
Term
The frame rates are...
Definition
3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192
Term
____ _____ and ______ ______ are used to create awkward movements in horror films
Definition
shutter angle and frame rate
Term
Three parts to script break down.
Definition
1. Numbering your scenes
2. Break Script into 1/8ths
3. Color Coding Script
Term
Color for cast speaking
Definition
red
Term
Color for extras not speaking, but are in contact with the actor.
Definition
yellow
Term
Color for extras atmosphere
Definition
green
Term
Color for stunts
Definition
orange
Term
color for special f/x
Definition
blue
Term
Color for props is _____
Definition
violet
Term
Color for vehicles and animals
Definition
Pink
Term
Color for Sound Effects
Definition
brown
Term
Wardrobe is ______ in the script
Definition
circled
Term
an _____ is placed next to makeup in the script
Definition
asterisk
Term
A _____ is placed around special equipment.
Definition
box
Term
Production notes are in _____
Definition
black
Term
What is a picture car?
Definition
The main car the actor uses
Term
_______ is the first step to creating a production board
Definition
header
Term
Each breakdown sheet is a different
Definition
Scene
Term
What is the production board made up of?
Definition
Header, strips, 150-200 scenes, an 7-8 panels.
Term
What color is exterior day on the production board?
Definition
yellow
Term
Interior Day is the color
Definition
white
Term
Exterior night=
Definition
green
Term
Interior night=
Definition
blue
Term
What is the size of the header strips?
Definition
1/8ths
Term
What are the parameter factors?
Definition
location, cast members, day/night shootings, int/ext, shooting in sequence, child actors can only work 6hrs, changes in time period, time of year, weather conditions, sfx and stunts, second camera or unit, special equipment, geography of location, and miscellaneous factors.
Term
Rule of Thirds of Scheduling
Definition
become familiar, most efficient, and blase and complacent
Term
Successful shooting schedules do four things:
Definition
1. schedule around locations.
2. schedule around actors
3. flexible schedule
4. schedule the climax in the middle.
Term
What are the two forms of production sound? (systems)
Definition
singled and doubled systems
Term
Singled System is used for:
Definition
news, ENG, Documentary, and Reality TV
Term
The doubled system is used for?
Definition
motion picture and commercial
Term
Describe singled system
Definition
tied to camera, 2 inputs, and same medium as visual
Term
Describe doubled system
Definition
easy to monitor, separate medium, and need to use smart or dumb slate.
Term
When connecting gear two questions you should always ask yourself.
Definition
does it need power? mic or line?
Term
time code reference for high definiton
Definition
23.976
Term
time code reference for film
Definition
24
Term
Time code reference for NTSC video
Definition
29.97
Term
Time code reference for PAL
Definition
25
Term
Two broadcast formats used in the digital world
Definition
.wav and .bwf
Term
What does the sample rate do?
Definition
it snapshots the analog waveform creating a digital reproduction
Term
What are some examples of sample rates?
Definition
48KHz and 96KHz
Term
Name two bit rates.
Definition
16 and 24
Term
What does AES stand for and who are they?
Definition
Audio Engineering Society- they set the standards for the audio world.
Term
CAS stands for
Definition
Cinema Audio society
Term
Two formats in production sound
Definition
digital and analog
Term
Camera 2nd Assistant responsiblities:
Definition
-slate
-tape
-camera report
-mag tag
-load mags
Term
Type of magazine the SRs use
Definition
coaxial
Term
Who handles the camera paperwork?
Definition
2nd AC
Term
Who marks for talent?
Definition
2nd AC
Term
Slate is also called
Definition
clapper
Term
What are soft Ts used for?
Definition
marking talent
Term
slating at the beginning is called the
Definition
head slate
Term
slating after the scene is called
Definition
tail
Term
During tail slate _____ and ______ continue to roll after the director says _____ and _____ for tail slate
Definition
camera and sound cut hold
Term
Four fingers down on slate means
Definition
MOS
Term
1 Frame of slate at 24 frames is known as _____ _ _______.
Definition
Burst a slate
Term
1:66.1=
Definition
Super 16
Term
Four things needed on slate-
Definition
roll, scene, take
Term
Sticks used for small frames
Definition
baby sticks
Term
if you accidentally clap sticks say ____ _____
Definition
sync to second sticks
Term
Tape color for exposed film
Definition
black
Term
White tape is for
Definition
short ends and recans
Term
What is a short end?
Definition
What is left over, was not shot
Term
What is a recan?
Definition
Did not shoot anything

406 or 407 left then it is also a recan
Term
How do you label a recan??
Definition
Date of recan, type of film, ft of film w/ RC after.
Term
Yellow tape=
Definition
slow tungsten <320
Term
Red=
Definition
Fast Tunsten >320
Term
Blue tape
Definition
Daylight
Term
8 items on the tag of the mag
Definition
ID #, Date loaded, camera roll, title, mag#, load of feet, exposed, and Initials
Term
Always tape to the _____
Definition
left
Term
Always fill out camera reports before the shoot day begins. True or false
Definition
false, shots may change
Term
If the emulsion # is 7212 the 72 stands for
Definition
S 16mm.
Term
How long does 400ft of film last?
Definition
11 minutes
Term
When do you scratch test the mag?
Definition
When the film comes back scratched, if its not the mag, then the lab screwed up
Term
Pushing the film exposes _____
Definition
more
Term
Pulling the film _______
Definition
underexposes
Term
Never do push or pull on the ______
Definition
original
Term
IF the DP has artistically colored the set with lights, it is the _______ _____ _____ responsibility to write Do not correct in the _____ on the camera report.
Definition
2nd Camera assistant/ remarks
Term
The ______ side is the load side and the _____ side is the take up side
Definition
Dumb and smart
Term
Slate with time code=
Definition
smart slate
Term
What are the three power types, sound lecture.
Definition
12 volt t, dynamic or phantom +48
Term
Which is mono and which is stereo? The TS and TRS
Definition
TS- mono TRS- poly
Term
23.976 fps
Definition
High definition
Term
24 fps
Definition
film
Term
25 fps
Definition
PAL (Europe
Term
29.97
Definition
Drop or non-drop fps
Term
30 fps
Definition
music
Term
What does the A/D converter do with each waveform of analog?
Definition
digitize it into stairs for each second.
Term
The Deva V is made by
Definition
Zaxcom
Term
The Deva can accept up to _____ isolated channel inputs
Definition
eight
Term
Backup recorder 744T is a _____ channel recorder
Definition
four
Term
The faders of the 744T, you can only adjust channels ____ and ____ with these faders
Definition
one and two
Term
If you switch to this digital signal channel one becomes 1,2 and channel 2 becomes 3,4.
Definition
AES
Term
Who hires the entire sound crew?
Definition
sound mixer
Term
Goes on location scouts to listen for sound issues, direct communication with post, works closely with script supervisor, keeps accurate sound reports, and in charge of quality of sound over all, even though this is the boom's responsiblity
Definition
sound mixer
Term
In charge of mic placement and should know the script well
Definition
boom operator
Term
comes to set before mixer or boom op, mic talent, pulls cable for the boom op, cleans cables, loads up the truck with gear, and changes batteries on wireless systems
Definition
utility or sound pa
Term
Analog Mixer we use
Definition
Cooper 208
Term
Cooper 208 was made by
Definition
cooper sound
Term
steps for equipment setup in sound lab.
Definition
1. turn on
2. signal flow
3. Calibrate
4. Tone
5. Mic Check
Term
What are the calibration standards for these formats in decibels? (analog and digital
Definition
0db analog and 20 db for digital
Term
What kind of energy is generated by a person who is speaking
Definition
acoustic
Term
Energy that passes through all components
Definition
electrical
Term
A setting or device which does not change signal level (amplify or attenuate the signal is said to be _______
Definition
preamp
Term
Constitutes 20 percent of all problems in audio, camera, and electrics?
Definition
signal flow
Term
boom cable
Definition
duplex
Term
What two components do all wireless systems have
Definition
transmitter and recorder (receiver)
Term
What two departments work with sound before wiring talent
Definition
wardrobe and AD
Term
Name some of the wireless systems used in film production 16mm by brand name and model number/name.
Definition
lectrosonics and comtecs.
Term
When wiring female talent, you should exercise....
Definition
professional hygene
Term
Although there are many ways to wire talent, name two examples
Definition
hat, tie, hair
Term
Name two advantages and disadvantages when using any kind of wireless system.
Definition
Two advantages: No boom shadow and wire shots. Disadvantage: batteries
Term
Besides on talent where else is a lavaliere good?
Definition
planted
Term
Two ways to power sound equipment
Definition
AC/DC
Term
From what department does your sound equipment get power?
Definition
electric
Term
What frequency of tone do we generate to calibrate our equipment
Definition
1K
Term
All positions on sound team
Definition
cable utility, boom op and sound mixer
Term
A sound mixer is only as good as his/her _____ _______ .
Definition
boom operator
Term
Aim for the _____ _____
Definition
solar plexis
Term
Has to be recorded
Definition
dialogue
Term
Four pieces of info needed for mic placement
Definition
frame line, action, frame, and in shot. (sounds repetative, what I copied from the book they handed us)
Term
When deciding mic placement what is the order of the most effective? ex)body mic
Definition
Boom overhead, under head, body mic, plant, combo boom/body, combo boom/plant.
Term
Who would you ask for frame line?
Definition
cam op
Term
An MKH 70 is used for
Definition
wide shots- omnidirectional
Term
heart shaped pickup pattern
Definition
hypercardiod
Term
triangle shaped pattern
Definition
hyper
Term
Get rid of boom shadow with
Definition
flag
Term
Which three people should tell sound mixer about next scene
Definition
DP, AD, and Script Supervisor
Term
ADR stands for
Definition
Audio Dialogue replacement
Term
Give two examples why we would not roll sound.
Definition
MOS, insert shot w/o movement, and frame rate other 24
Term
What does the limiter do?
Definition
Eliminate levels that are liable to distort
Term
Two types of audio filters
Definition
High pass and low pass (look up in sound book what they do)
Term
PFL
Definition
prefade listening. used to listen to recorded tracks solo
Term
What is room tone and where, why, and when would we use it?
Definition
Natural sound room, every new location, and sound continuity in post.
Term
What do we do with our sound reports at the end of the day?
Definition
UPM
Term
What does PPF stand for?
Definition
principal plain of focus
Term
What are the four factors that affect depth of field?
Definition
f-stop, focal distance, focal length, and format-film size.
Term
Closer the subject = ____ depth of field. Farther the camera the ________ depth of field
Definition
less/greater
Term
______ ____ = greater depth of field (lens)
Definition
wide angle
Term
TWO examples of depth of field calculators.
Definition
Depth of field chart and kelly wheel
Term
The mitchell to ball adapter:
Definition
Willy's widget
Term
The satchler fluid ball head comes in 100mm and 150mm. We use the
Definition
150mm
Term
Open up the spreaders ________ _______ apart
Definition
hands width
Term
Tilt lock is rotated ________ _______ to disengage
Definition
counter clockwise
Term
Tilt tension and pan tension is preferably at
Definition
3
Term
If you can't tilt, check the _______ ______.
Definition
counter balance
Term
locking pin must be ____ before applying the ______ ______.
Definition
up/ dovetail
Term
Where is the mounting pin for the camera?
Definition
rear of the dovetail
Term
Bridge tail mounts on the dovetail, the ______ mounts on the bridge plate
Definition
camera
Term
What is focal distance?
Definition
distance from film plane to subject
Term
Size rods we use and type
Definition
steel 19mm
Term
11-110mm is the range of this lens
Definition
Zeiss
Term
Fastest zoom lens at 2.2
Definition
Zeiss
Term
What is focal length?
Definition
center, center ring, size of the lens you are working with
Term
On this type of lens the f-stops are up front
Definition
prime
Term
You can bring in actors closer with a _____ ______
Definition
prime lens
Term
Type of fisheye for 16mm
Definition
5.5mm
Term
3 items you do not need with a fish eye lens, nor can use
Definition
rods, matte box, and follow focus
Term
What kind of lens is the Ang.
Definition
Telephoto
Term
What is the Ang. focal length?
Definition
15mm-150mm
Term
Ang speed is ____ it is considered the slowest lens
Definition
3.1
Term
For movements more than an inch you need which gear on the follow focus?
Definition
fatty gear
Term
focal length =
Definition
mm
Term
focal distance= (unit of measurement)
Definition
ft
Term
When inserting the lens you have to match the groove in the flange with the _______.
Definition
pin
Term
Which witness marks go to the right? (color) red or white?
Definition
The white
Term
What is the PL Ring?
Definition
Positive Locking Ring- locks the lens in place after connecting the flange with the pin.
Term
The Follow Focus has a dry erase wheel, you can only use this type of marker on it.
Definition
Visa V
Term
When you cannot be near camera use a _____
Definition
whip
Term
For long focus pulls use a _____ _____.
Definition
hand crank
Term
Type of matte box is a ___+____ stage ____x_____ swing away ______ ______
Definition
2+1 stage 4x6 swing away matte box
Term
the 2+1 stands for
Definition
2 filter frames and one polarizing filter
Term
What size must the filters be?
Definition
4x6
Term
If the bellows do not fit you should use ______ and _____ ____.
Definition
duvetin or black wrap
Term
Always apply _____ to the side of the mattebox so you know what filters are inside
Definition
velcro
Term
Apply to prevent flare
Definition
eyebrow
Term
The smaller matte box is called a _____ _____ matte box. It fits ____x____ filters. It is called a ___x____ _____stage _____ _____ matte
Definition
clip on/ 4x4/ 4x4/ two/ clip on
Term
If the bellows does not fit the lens, there are also lens fitted _____ you can apply.
Definition
donuts
Term
You focus your eye to the _____ ______ in the diopter.
Definition
ground glass.
Term
two ways you can inch the camera ahead.
Definition
manual inching knob and advance shutter (I believe it involves phase and run)
Term
What do we use to change the shutter angle?
Definition
hex tool
Term
Where is the hex tool?
Definition
rear of camera
Term
What is on page one?
Definition
defualt fps and dial
Term
holding this button down for 1 1/2 secs resets the fps
Definition
select
Term
Page two has ______ ______ and ______ ______ ______
Definition
program speed and frames per second
Term
Default fps(s)
Definition
23.976, 24, 25, and 29.97
Term
Switch from norm to ________ to accomplish non-default frame rates
Definition
CCU
Term
Page three has _____ ____ ____ and _____.
Definition
per take count and battery(voltage)
Term
High battery is _ _- _ _ adn low is at _ _ -_ _
Definition
28-29 and 26-25
Term
What is on page four? (one item)
Definition
time code
Term
Page five contains
Definition
user bits
Term
Page six is _____ _____ and sensitivity
Definition
Loud speaker and sensitivity
Term
Advanced frames per second is
Definition
5 fps- 75 fps
Term
High Speed fps
Definition
5fps- 150fps
Term
Clean gate with the
Definition
plastic orange stick
Term
What is the RS PORT?
Definition
Remote Switch Ports powers up external accesories
Term
Where is the on and off switch. .. what side of the camera? dumb or smart?
Definition
dumb (right side)
Term
What type of mount does our Sachtler head have?
Definition
ball head
Term
What is the counter balance used for?
Definition
tilt safety.
Term
Our bridge plate accepts these rods.
Definition
19mm
Term
What is minimal focal distance?
Definition
how close the subject can be in reference to the film plane where they remain in focus.
Term
What are the two functions of the phase button?
Definition
electronic inching knob and if you hold it down long enough you can get the shutter angle
Term
What is the Arri Glow used for?
Definition
if you are shooting somewhere dark allows you to see the frame illuminate the film grain
Term
Difference between coaxial and displacement magazine
Definition
displacement- loads and unloads on one side.
Term
What is the standard film core adapter?
Definition
found on dumbside. black spindle that attaches to the retaining spindle of the magazine. The rabit ears are a part of it
Term
collapsible cord is located on this side.
Definition
smart
Term
What does the collapsible core do?
Definition
allows you to lock and unlock the film
Term
What is the pressure plate?
Definition
it guides the film and holds it against the gate (metal in middle
Term
keeps the film from bouncing in the magazine
Definition
guide arm
Term
Every roll of film sent to the lab will have
Definition
smart tape and camera report
Term
Name file formats for sound
Definition
.wav poly, .wav mono, .bwf mono, and .bwf poly
Term
The sample rates (4)
Definition
44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 96KHz, and 192 KHZ
Term
Bit depths
Definition
16 and 24
Term
This is the best mic in the business
Definition
416
Term
What kind of power do condensor mics need?
Definition
phantom
Term
The 40 and 50 are good for
Definition
closeups
Term
Steps to laying tone (four)
Definition
1. 15 secs of silence, 2. Head Slate the hard drive, 3. 30 secs of tone, and 3 secs of post roll.
Term
Head slating for sound
Definition
day # and slate, production title, hard drive name or #, calibration settings, say fps, and tone frequency at 30 secs
Term
two types of mics powering
Definition
condensor and dynamic
Term
Are your mix channels
Definition
ABCD
Term
How do you get the dolly into crab mode?
Definition
roll the bars away from you
Term
Conventional dolly occurs when you roll the bars _____ you
Definition
towards
Term
Type of dolly we use
Definition
Peewee
Term
On the curve tracks you must make sure_____ wheels are unlocked and reset (dolly)
Definition
all
Term
Make sure the ____ are always on when away from the dolly.
Definition
brakes
Term
What kind of leveling head is on the dolly?
Definition
Four way leveling
Term
This stinger is only for the dolly
Definition
bump chord
Term
Two ways to charge the dolly
Definition
bump cord and foot pump
Term
You should remove pressure from the dolly with ___ or ___ booms
Definition
three or four
Term
Whenever it is your first time using a dolly you should figure out how many full _____ you can achieve before having to grab the bump chord or foot pump
Definition
booms
Term
There are witness marks on the ____ of the dolly
Definition
arm
Term
place the thick side board where the _____ will stand and the thin where assistant camera stands or allow assistant to walk with camera.
Definition
operator
Term
How many pumps does the Peewee need?
Definition
96-100
Term
Goes on the front of the dolly to give the camera operator more leg room and better balance
Definition
dive board
Term
The Mitchell mount for the camera (hint: 3 risers name of a gun)
Definition
3 camera rising gatling gun
Term
The 3 camera rising gatling gun is this type of mount
Definition
Mitchell
Term
Front part of the train, the diving board can be flipped on the front of the dolly to form.
Definition
cow catchers
Term
Why is the the 3 Camera rising not the best solution?
Definition
it gets rid of your low and lack of stability
Term
Where does the high step go?
Definition
two set risers, make sure flat end faces boom.
Term
W/ the dolly chapman peewee you can get the ground in the shot, using a ____mm lens or the ____ degree plate
Definition
85 or 90
Term
using the 90 degree plate for low shots is called:
Definition
low mode
Term
What kind of shots do you use the camera offset plate for?
Definition
to make actors look like they are floating or for window shots
Term
For the floating effect in Punch drunk love use the __ __ ___ ______ and _____ _____
Definition
camera off set plate and cow catchers
Term
I'll post later: The difference between the two cameras and Kelly wheel examples, and which way you lose and gain f-stops with film speeds for : 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192
Definition
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