GFA Introduction to Film & Television Production (1000) Practice Test

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• Which best defines pre-production in film and television production?
• Which term describes a camera movement that turns horizontally along the horizon from a fixed point?
• What is the purpose of diffusion in lighting?
• Which shot shows exactly what a character is looking at by inserting a detail into the scene?
• When a light stand is in use, which cable management method best supports safety?
• Which color frame is used for a double frame?
• Why is color temperature important for white balance across shots?
• During setup, which action reduces tripping risk at a light stand?
• To match a tungsten instrument to daylight or HMI, which gel should be used?
• Which shot uses a lens that changes focal length mid-shot to tighten or loosen framing without moving the camera?
• Which statement best describes non-diegetic sound?
• What is a storyboard-to-screen approach?
• Which IATSE local chapter covers most of Georgia including Atlanta?
• Set etiquette on a professional production typically includes which guideline?
• Which color frame is used for a single frame?
• Which term is also known as dirt on set?
• Which statement best differentiates production design from art direction?
• Which shot would typically frame three actors together in the same shot?
• Which meter reading measures the light that bounces off the subject?
• What does MOS mean in film production?
• A recording of a shot (from the same setup) that may be designed to get it exactly right or may be improvised is called what?
• Which department handles the selection of on-camera talent?
• Which role organizes background actors and production assistants?
• Which shot is created by tilting the camera to produce an unbalanced, off-kilter look?
• Which title is primarily responsible for day-to-day on-set operations and scheduling, and is often the lead on-set supervisor?
• Foley refers to what in post-production?
• The general safety rule for lighting cables is to:
• Which costs are considered above-the-line?
• What setting determines the amount of light needed to properly expose the film or sensor?
• Which term means the camera moves vertically up or down from a fixed point?
• What is the purpose of color grading in post-production?
• Which rule states that eye-lines should maintain the same screen direction to preserve spatial continuity?
• In a three-point lighting setup, which light is the main light placed roughly 45 degrees from the camera axis?
• Which of the following is a typical responsibility of production design during pre-production?
• Which gel is used to match a daylight-temperature light to tungsten?
• Which option correctly matches a department with its described responsibility?
• What is always placed on a stand before we walk away?
• Which shot is captured from above, providing a sense of scale as if looking down from a helicopter?
• Who handles the appearance for all on-camera talent?
• Which lighting look has a sharp contrast between light and shadow?
• The purpose of dressing cables on set is to:
• Which statement about RAW footage is true?
• Which shot is also called a choker and focuses on a single attribute such as the eyes or mouth?
• Who places and operates lighting instruments as directed by the Director of Photography?
• What is the base of operations for logistics, communication and paperwork?
• Which document would typically list call times and locations for the day?
• Which guideline requires varying camera angles on a single subject by 15 or 30 degrees to avoid a jarring edit?
• Describe three-point lighting and the function of each key light, fill light, and back light.
• If you do not leave the usual space in front of the subject, you are maintaining what concept?
• For tungsten lamps, what is the typical color temperature?
• Which term refers to the dimensions of the image, comparing its width to its height?
• Which gel would shift a daylight-balanced light toward blue to match a tungsten source?
• Which department is tasked with practical effects like explosions and trip wires?
• Which option represents an extreme long shot (ELS)?
• What term denotes the organizations that represent labor to negotiate wages and benefits?
• What is a type of flag, similar to scrims, that can reduce intensity without altering color temperature?
• Which activity is typically associated with post-production?
• Which term describes turning the camera diagonally to create a feeling of unbalance?
• What post-production delivery formats are typical for theatrical and streaming?
• What instrument is used to measure the amount of light on a subject?
• Which term denotes the final shot of the production day?
• What is aspect ratio?
• Describe the grip department's responsibilities.
• Which shot shows one or more subjects from head to toe while including the environment?
• Which accessory would you use to completely block light and shape it on the subject?
• Which shot shows the entire body from head to toe?
• What is typically included in a daily production report?
• The focus-puller is another term for which on-set position?
• Which shot captures an entire scene in one continuous moving shot?
• Which shot shows the face of one actor as he/she looks at the other, connected by the shoulder in space?
• Which role is associated with camera reports and slate?
• Which shot is commonly used to show two actors in a balanced frame with some surrounding context?
• Which shot looks down on the characters from over the tops of their heads, possibly from great height?
• The proper treatment of slack from a lighting cable is to:
• Which shot size describes the subject from the waist up?
• Which shot is the MCU (aka 2t) that covers the actor's face from eyes to mouth?
• What is a unit base on a film set?
• In the production workflow, which term describes the funding arrangement for major creative personnel?
• Which IATSE local chapter covers coastal Georgia including Savannah?
• Which department creates and operates rigs to modify lighting instruments or camera mounts?
• Which term describes a shot that is often used to emphasize a pivotal moment and is marked by high production cost or effort?
• What is a risk assessment in production and what does it include?
• Which shot shows the other actor from a similar size and shot type?
• Which concept is used to ensure the scene can be edited with spatial continuity by selecting multiple angles and shot sizes?
• Which item reduces light by 60%?
• What does G&E stand for and what do these departments handle?
• Identify three camera lens types and their typical uses.
• Which color temperature value corresponds to daylight among the options below?
• Which lighting look is evenly lit with few shadows?
• What term describes placing the subject in the exact center of the frame?
• A shot that mimics following a character along a street with the camera riding on a wheeled track would be which type?
• Which term describes a shot with one actor?
• Which shot shows exactly what a character in the scene sees with their own eyes?
• The term for the basic color of light as measured on the Kelvin scale is called what?
• When repositioning equipment between takes, you should first:
• In a three-point lighting setup, which light is the secondary light placed opposite the key light, roughly 45 degrees from the camera axis?
• What does a continuity notes entry typically document?
• Which shot is described as a little wider, usually mid-thigh up, to reveal the character's holsters?
• Which term denotes the second-to-last shot of the production day?
• What does DCP stand for in theatrical delivery?
• Which group includes the Producer, Director, Screenwriter and lead Actors as the key creative personnel?
• Which department is credited with capturing on-set dialogue and ambient noise with the best clarity?
• Who is responsible for the film's visual concept including sets, props, wardrobe, location choices, and color palette?
• Which item reduces light by 30%?
• If you need to coordinate explosive effects on set, which department is responsible?
• All of the dialogue and action that occurs in one location at one time describes what unit?
• What is the term for a black material used to completely block light so it can be shaped on the subject?
• Who hires crew and resources on budget?
• Which shot is used to crop tightly around the face to emphasize facial details, potentially the most extreme option?
• How is production continuity managed across shoot days?
• Which shot is a moving shot in which the camera moves along with the subject?
• Which shot is a close up (CU) from the chest up?
• What does the term deliverables refer to in post-production?
• What is title safety and action safe margins?
• Which statement accurately describes LUTs and color grading?
• Which camera shot is achieved by placing the camera above the actor to make them look smaller?
• In a standard three-point lighting setup, the main light is positioned at approximately what angle from the camera axis?
• Which shot focuses on an object in the scene that is relevant to the story?
• On a film set, what is the recommended practice to minimize trip hazards from lighting cables?
• Which shot is used to cover an entire scene in one continuous take?
• What is the effect of delivery formats on distribution?
• Name common video codecs used in production and briefly describe.
• Which rig is a counter-weighted device that an operator carries?
• Which team handles Computer-Generated Images (CGI)?
• What is the term for a shot used when combining a dolly move with a zoom lens?
• What is continuity and why is it important?
• What is a daily 'dailies' or 'rushes'?
• Which diffusion material diffuses light, turning hard light into soft light?
• Who finds and manages the locations where shooting takes place?
• What is color temperature and why does it matter in production?
• Which team would handle CGI elements?
• A safe practice for electrical cabling around lighting rigs is to:
• Describe a typical post-production workflow.
• What is the final shot of the production day commonly called?
• Which gel would shift a tungsten light toward orange to match daylight?
• In production budgeting, which group is paid on hourly rates defined by their union or guild?
• What are lower thirds and why are they used?
• Which role is tasked with managing scheduling of actors and handling related paperwork?
• How does shot coverage influence editing pace?
• For daylight, what is the typical color temperature?
• What is the primary purpose of a call sheet?
• Which shot is also known as medium full and shows the character(s) 'head and shoulders'?
• Which of the following terms describes how light behaves in creating shadows, determined by the light source size relative to the subject?
• In production terms, which group is paid a flat salary for the entire process, including the Producer, Director, Screenwriter and lead Actors?
• For tidy and safe set conditions, the best practice for a lighting cable is to:
• Which role is described as organizing background actors and production assistants?
• What is the space in front of the subject, in the direction they are looking, called?
• Which shot is described as an over the shoulder shot from behind two actors facing the same direction?
• Which term describes shooting the entire action of a scene from varying angles and shot sizes to maintain spatial continuity?
• What is the difference between a dolly grip and a rigging grip?
• Which shot is used to connect two characters by showing the gaze of one toward the other while maintaining continuity?
• In terms of safety, the correct way to handle a long lighting cable is to:
• Which role runs on-set operations and scheduling?
• What is 'matching' in continuity?
• Define 'coverage' in filming and why it's necessary.
• What is typically included in the safety section of a call sheet?
• Which department creates and operates rigs to modify lighting instruments or camera mounts?
• Which position is described as the 'entry level' role that could assist with tasks assigned by the A.D.s?
• The 'building block of a film' refers to the filming of a scene from one given angle or movement. What is the term for this element?
• For quick scene changes, the standard habit for cabling is to:
• Which statement describes the use of a wide-angle lens?
• Which items are typically included on a call sheet?
• How does a shot list differ from a storyboard?
• What is the purpose of a location scout and what does it assess?
• If you need to coordinate on-camera talent, which department would you contact?
• Who designs all clothing worn by on-screen talent?
• Which of the following describes a call sheet's purpose?
• Which frame rate is standard for film?
• What is the effect of frame rate on motion?
• In lighting, which term describes the three-light setup that uses Key, Fill, and Back Light?
• What does a three-point lighting setup consist of?
• On a busy set, the recommended method for cable slack near a light source is to:
• Which shot combines dolly movement with a zoom to produce the classic dolly zoom effect, often called vertigo?
• Which role maintains notes about on-set shots to monitor continuity and aid post-production editing?
• Which shot makes a character seem larger, more powerful and/or threatening by placing the camera below the actor?
• Compare indoor and outdoor sound considerations for production.
• Which shot is an extreme close up described as focusing on one actor?
• Which principle holds that an image is most dynamic when subjects are aligned along imaginary lines dividing the frame into thirds?
• Who manages the logistics, budgets and personnel to execute the Costume Designer's creative vision?
• Which term describes a shot that has two actors similarly framed?
• Which device reduces light without altering color temperature?
• Within a film set's unit base, what is the primary role of the production office?
• Which department is responsible for placing and operating lighting instruments?
• In post-production, what does a 'lock' signify?
• What lays out all essential information for a day of shooting?
• Which department is associated with recording all on-set dialogue and ambient noise with the best clarity?
• What framed wire screen can be dropped into the front of a lighting instrument to reduce intensity without changing color temperature?
• Which statement best describes a budget?
• The second-to-last shot of the day is known as which term?
• Which accessory reduces light intensity without changing color temperature and is similar to scrims?
• Which shot moves the camera on a platform with wheels and sometimes track?
• Outline the typical development-to-distribution process in film/TV production.
• Who is described as the Creative Head of the Department who designs all clothing worn by on-screen talent?
• Which element is essential for responding to incidents on set as part of safety planning?
• Which shot shows the entire scene as it plays out in real time, and is typically a wide shot?
• Which shot is operated from a specialized crane to achieve great height?
• Which shot depicts the character(s) from the waist up?
• When choosing microphone placement on set, which factors are considered?
• ADR is used for what purpose?
• Meter reading measures the light being reflected from the subject. Which type is this?
• In the production workflow, which term describes labor paid on hourly rates?
• Blocking in production refers to which aspect?
• When cables must cross a workflow area, what is the recommended approach?
• Short siding refers to lighting the subject from three angles. What is this three-light arrangement called?
• The Abby Singer shot is named after which production role?
• What refers simply to the placement of the instrument in relation to the subject?
• What lighting accessory refers to frames covered in fabric used to control coherence and intensity?
• Which statement differentiates a permit from a location release?
• Who manages the logistics, budgets and personnel to execute the Costume Designer's creative vision?
• Which role manages paperwork and scheduling actors?
• Which shot would be used to show two actors in dialogue within the same frame?
• Meter reading measures the light falling onto a subject. Which type is this?
• Distinguish between a rough cut and a fine cut.
• Which statement best defines a production schedule?
• Blocking includes which elements?
• Which shot shows three actors similarly framed, usually at the beginning or end of a scene?
• Which lens-based shot changes focal length mid-shooting so that a shot can become tighter or looser without moving the camera?
• Which shot refers to one that requires a high level of production value in cost or effort?
• Which shot is used to shift focus between characters by returning to a similar framing of each person during a dialogue?
• Which term refers to any shot that moves the camera within the scene and can use equipment like dolly, slider, jib, crane, steadicam, or handheld?
• Which definition best describes diegetic sound?
• Who issues a filming permit?
• Which light is placed behind the subject and lights it from the rear?
• In safety protocols for a studio, the directive for cables near lighting gear is to:
• List essential safety on set practices.
• Which light is described as being placed behind the subject and lighting it from the rear?
• Which term describes an extreme close-up used to magnify a small detail?
• Which term is used for a crop that emphasizes a single facial attribute, such as eyes or mouth?
• Which diffusion fabric is commonly used to diffuse light and soften shadows?
• As per the materials, which department is responsible for ensuring all trucks, trailers, and production vehicles arrive safely and on time?
• What is the term for a shot taken from below the subject to imply power?
• Which light is opposite the key light in a three-point setup?
• How do you estimate run time versus shot count in planning?
• To keep walkways clear during a shoot, which action should you take with lighting cables?