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180 degree rule correct answers an editing principle in which an imaginary axis is drawn through
the middle of the shot, viewed from bird' eye view, and from that point on, the filming must stay
on the same side of the 180 degree line with the subject against the same background
actor correct answers an individual who has been trained to use their tools of imagination,
concentration, body, and voice to interpret a screen character.
adapted screenplay correct answers a screen version of a property created in another medium,
such as a novel, nonfiction work, play, song, poem, newspaper, magazine, or even another
screenplay.
agent correct answers a talent agent, or booking agent is a representative of film personnel who
works to find them jobs and to promote their professional interest.
allegories correct answers a film story that is reminiscent of a well-known biblical story, fairy
tale, or legend.
ambient sound correct answers any background noise that is not part of the main action of a
scene.
analytical editing correct answers Editors recreate an action on screen by combining the pieces of
photographed film of the action and editing them together in such a way as to artistically and
effectively reconstruct the action for the viewer
ancillary rights correct answers include contracts for product placement but also for the
manufacture of products that will feature images from the film.
animatics correct answers small-scale versions of planned effects sequences shot on video and
using models.
antagonist correct answers character who tries to thwart the protagonist from achieving their
goal.
back light correct answers light that comes from above and behind the subject and serves to
separate subject from the background to suggest depth perspective in the scene.
believability correct answers whether or not one may logically believe what is taking place all
costs.
bits correct answers small acting roles consisting of only a few lines and involve only one or two
scenes.
,blocking correct answers tells actors where they should move for the proper dramatic effect,
ensure sight lines for the audience and work with the lighting design of the scene. TEXTBOOK
DEFINITION: determining the Actor's actions and movements in a scene.
body correct answers physical movement, gestures, and facial expressions of an Actor.
boom microphone correct answers a highly sensitive microphone attached to a pole-like device.
boom operator correct answers person responsible for operating the boom mike.
bright colors correct answers tend to suggest a modern time period, vibrancy, enthusiasm, and
power because these colors stand out boldly from the rest of their environment.
business correct answers Small scale action that makes the various scenes seem more realistic,
like if an actor is making a meal, they might open cupboards and drawers to make it seem more
realistic
camera movement correct answers area of cinematography which involves the direction and
speed the camera will move.
camera to subject distance correct answers tool of cinematography that establishes how close or
far the camera is from the subject of a shot.
canted correct answers also known as oblique or obtrusive, camera angle is one in which the
camera is placed in a diagonal position.
capturing correct answers if the project is being shot digitally, the stages involving developing
and synchronizing may be skipped as the dallies are scanned into the computer.
casting correct answers the process of choosing which Actor should play which part.
casting against type correct answers to cast an actor in a part that is very different from their
usual persona.
casting director correct answers person in charge of overseeing the casting of the non-lead roles.
CGI correct answers computer-generated imagery.
character correct answers a collection of lines of dialogue and descriptions of action created by
the screenwriter.
character actor correct answers an Actor who effectively conveys not their own personality but
the character from the script.
characterization correct answers moments of external action, significant and insignificant, that
convey important information about a character.
, charisma correct answers also known as Presence, a special magnetic quality in an Actor.
chemistry correct answers the elusive spark of energy or charisma between two Actors.
Chiaroscuro correct answers also known as high contrast, extreme low key lighting.
cinematic film correct answers one in which script ideas are conveyed more through visuals and
sound rather than dialogue.
cinematic symbol correct answers symbol created within the context of a film.
cinematically correct answers visually.
Cinematographer correct answers or Director of photography (D.P.), decides first where to point
the camera and how long to film the subject considering spatial relationships: how far the camera
is from the subject, how far the subjects are from each other, from the background and also
involves movement in the camera frame and of the frame itself when the camera is moving.
clapboard correct answers also known as a slate, a thin, rectangular device with a hinged piece of
wood at the top and digital information on the upcoming take use to synchronize the dailies,
which involves matching the sound of the _______ with the image of the _______ on film, to
make sure that the sound will match.
climax correct answers where the protagonist defeats the antagonist and achieves the goal or,
more rarely, is finally defeated by the antagonist.
closed compositions correct answers contracting the amount of space around a character, through
moving into close-up or confining the character amongst the clutter of production design.
Close up (CU) correct answers focuses on a character's face or shows the object with no
surroundings or part of the object.
cold colors correct answers suggest a "coldness of soul"—figuratively suggesting that just as
these colors contain little light, the characters and/or settings that involve them have the same
characteristic.
color correct answers tool of production design which helps to explain character traits, time, and
mood.
colorization correct answers is a type of digital computer processing in which technicians add
colors to flesh and costumes and create a color film version of a film originally shot in black-
and-white.
components of a soundtrack correct answers a film soundtrack consists of three components—
language, sound effects, and music—which are used simultaneously throughout a film.
