Pima JTED Film Practice Test

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• What does "story arc" refer to?
• What does "gradual reveal" refer to in storytelling?
• What is "chiaroscuro" in cinematography?
• What is "screen time"?
• What is the up-down or down-up move of a camera called?
• What characterizes an "independent film"?
• What does ADR stand for in film production?
• What is the practice of paying for products to be featured in movies called?
• Which phase typically includes market testing and audience feedback?
• What is the name of a shot that is related to the main shot and is used to support the main shot?
• What is the role of color grading in film?
• What is the term for calculating the financial resources needed for a production?
• What is NOT a common characteristic of audience demographics?
• What is the standard format for the script called on television and/or film production?
• What production phase does storyboarding fall into?
• Why is "audience feedback" important during post-production?
• What is an editing technique in which a cut creates a gap in the sequence that is jarring to the viewer?
• What is the microphone type that often comes with a clip for attaching to clothing during interviews?
• Define the term "soundscape" in the context of film.
• What is the most common video frame rate used in film production?
• What is the space between the subject and the edge of the frame it is moving toward called?
• What does the term "animatics" refer to?
• What is the term for transferring a video file to the internet?
• Who is primarily responsible for overseeing the visual and artistic aspects of a final project?
• What is the main function of a director in film?
• What is fabric with a frame and handle that creates a softer edge?
• What is a private network used exclusively by organizations called?
• What is the process of checking written material for spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors called?
• What is the standard for broadcast distribution in the United States?
• How is "continuity" defined in film editing?
• Which of the following terms are examples of creative categories in film?
• You should ALWAYS use what to clean smudges from your camera lens?
• What is the aid to visual composition by imagining a tic-tac-toe grid over the shot called?
• What phase involves copying the movie for distribution?
• What is a microphone attached to an adjustable arm appearing just out of frame called?
• What is the name of the device that has moveable flaps used to block or shape light?
• How do sound effects contribute to a film?
• What is the purpose of using storyboards in film production?
• What role does a cinematographer play in film?
• Where is media typically stored in non-linear editing software?
• Which software can be used for editing video content?
• Who is responsible for the overall creative vision of the production?
• What invention is Thomas Edison credited with that is related to film?
• What is the correct order of screen resolutions from highest to lowest?
• What is the primary role of media in society?
• Which doctrine allows brief excerpts of copyrighted material to be used for purposes like criticism or teaching without permission?
• How does a green light differ from a red light in film production?
• Which of these terms refers to a product designed for a specific consumer group?
• What is the noise present at a location called?
• What is meant by "audience demographics"?
• What is the left-right or right-left movement of a camera called?
• What does EFP Camera stand for?
• What is the term for the curved movement of a camera?
• What is the primary footage for non-narrative or interview-based film called?
• What is the target audience for a film?
• What does the acronym "CGI" stand for in the film industry?
• What is the term for information and creations that are no longer protected by copyright?
• What is it called when the camera is positioned above the subject's eye line, looking down on them, making the subject seem weaker or more vulnerable?
• What is the significance of a film's genre?
• What does a "producer's statement" provide?
• What is another name for a canted angle where a shot is leaning left or right?
• In which area do audience demographics play a critical role?
• What is any idea or artistic creation that is recorded in a form that can be seen or heard called?
• Which light source is used to soften deep shadows?
• What is an editing technique in which the audio from a preceding scene overlaps the picture from the following scene?
• What is the name of a shot where the subject is seen with part of another person in the shot called?
• Filming a movie occurs in which phase of production?
• What is the name of the camera function that allows you to increase or decrease the brightness of the picture?
• What is the daily document distributed to the cast and crew to inform them of arrival time, location, and scenes being shot that day called?
• What is a "rough cut" in film editing?
• What is an itemized, detailed breakdown of every production a person has worked on called?
• What is the process of storing media for future use called?
• What does "shot reverse shot" typically illustrate?
• What are the words, names, symbols, or devices that indicate the source of goods or services in commerce called?
• What is the purpose of a trailer?
• What is the federal agency in charge of workplace safety called?
• How is "framing" defined in cinematography?
• A high angle shot looking straight down on the subject is referred to as what type of shot?
• Define "subtext" in film narratives.
• What is the term for copying or slightly altering someone else's work and claiming it as your own?
• What is included in a shot list for film production?
• What type of shot shows the subject from the shoulders to the head?
• What is the role of distribution in the film industry?
• During which phase does the editing of a film take place?
• What do you call a video that is viewed by a mass group of people over a short period of time?
• What is the significance of the film's climax?
• Describe the concept of "parallel editing."
• What does "post-production" entail in filmmaking?
• What is the name of a document that gives you permission to film at a particular place?
• What does "cutaway" mean in film editing?
• What term describes receiving programming through the internet?
• What is the process of improving audio in post-production known as?
• What is the process of recording inanimate objects that appear to move on their own called?
• Which aspect does an effective story arc typically incorporate?
• What is the name of an extreme long shot that shows the viewer where a scene is taking place?
• What type of effects does CGI produce in film?
• What type of shot fills up the entire frame with the subject?
• What does the term "dailies" refer to in film production?
• The process of reviewing and refining a film's audio occurs during which phase?
• Which type of microphone is typically used in film for capturing ambient sounds?
• What is the significance of a film's plot outline?
• What is the name of a document that anyone appearing on camera needs to sign called?
• Define "set piece" in filmmaking.
• What does the term "diegetic sound" mean?
• Who is recognized as the father of Stop Motion Animation?
• What is the rule that maintains the left and right relationship of a subject so that they do not appear to be flipped by the viewer?
• Which of the following are examples of nonlinear editing software?
• What is the primary purpose of a film festival?
• What is the best type of microphone for voice over work?
• What is non-diegetic sound?
• Which production phase does script writing belong to?
• What is the graphic or title used to identify the subject or setting?
• What type of copyright allows people to copy, share, and build on a creative work, provided they credit the original creator?
• What is a law that protects your control over the creative work you make?
• What does color grading affect in a film's visuals?
• What is the standard phrase used when handing equipment to another person?
• What are transitions in film editing?
• Which marketing method can be used at no cost when launching a media business?
• Which federal agency regulates broadcast transmissions?
• Why is focus important in cinematography?
• Which stage would involve selecting actors and scouting locations?
• Who is responsible for overseeing the entire film production process?
• What is the term for lighting your subject from three different sources?
• What is the space between the subject and the top edge of the frame called?
• What is the name of the camera setting where the photographer has full control over the camera functions called?
• What is one of the main responsibilities of a makeup artist in film production?
• What does a "character arc" describe in film?
• What is meant by an "affinity for sound" in a film?
• What is the significance of film editing?
• Explain the role of a sound mixer.
• FTP is a protocol used for file movement. What does FTP stand for?
• Which element is important for character development in a storyline?
• What type of animation technique involves layering images and frames?
• Sound design is a key component of which production phase?
• What occurs when the audio is too loud?
• Which element of film production is concerned with the visual storytelling aspect?
• What does an LCD screen mean?
• What are "end credits" in a film?
• Who manages time and ensures that the production stays on schedule?
• Which device is considered the first electronic "mass communication" tool?
• What is the name of a minor shot that is recorded after the main filming to support the primary footage?
• In what way does the three-act structure benefit storytelling?
• What is a narrative film based on a real-life event called?
• What is the end of the storyline known as?
• What is a piece of paper that has a short description of work experience called?
• How would you remove a boom mic from the corner of a frame?
• Who is the person that calls "action" and "cut" on the set?
• What does the term "voice-over" refer to in film?
• What is stealing copyrighted work by downloading or copying it called?
• What does FPS stand for in the context of video production?
• What role does conflict play in developing a story arc?
• What is the process of transferring content from a computer to a server known as?
• Why is the "three-act structure" important in screenwriting?
• What does ENG Camera stand for?
• In film terminology, what does "coverage" mean?
• What is a particular group at which a film, book, advertising campaign, etc., is aimed?
• What is when a storyline's rising action reaches a critical point called?
• What is a written proposal to try and get a film project greenlighted called?
• What is "character motivation" in storytelling?
• What is an editing technique in which the audio from a following scene overlaps the picture from the preceding scene?
• Who is responsible for establishing and managing the budget, hiring most crew members, and directing the production?
• What is the significance of the "opening scene" in a film?
• What is the purpose of a call sheet in film production?
• Why is a detailed shot list important in filming?
• What are words shown on the screen, designed for the hearing impaired, called?
• What is the purpose of an actor's audition?
• What is the lighting source located above and behind the subject called?
• What is the space between the subject and the edge of the frame it is looking toward called?
• What might be a demographic characteristic that filmmakers analyze?
• What are the three primary phases of film production?
• What is a key aspect of intellectual property?
• What is the name of a highly directional microphone that must be pointed directly at its target sound source for proper recording?
• What term describes a concise verbal presentation of an idea for a film or TV series?
• What is the primary purpose of casting in film production?
• Which camera angle is used to make a subject appear more dominant?
• What is the primary importance of lighting in film?
• Which light source is typically the brightest in a scene?
• In the context of video editing, what does 'render' refer to?
• What is the name of the forward or backward movement of a camera?
• What is the process of removing unrealistic color casts, ensuring that objects which appear white in person are rendered white in your video?
• What is the final phase in the production process called, where the film is ready to be shared with the public?
• Which components are typically found in a film script?
• What term describes a person who sells their work or services by the job rather than receiving a regular salary?
• What does aspect ratio refer to in film?
• What term is a creative process designed to come up with many different ideas without judgment to be evaluated later?
• Which of the following is NOT typically part of pre-production?
• Which aspect is typically included in a treatment for a film project?
• What type of shot is often used in dialogues or conversation scenes?
• What does "realism" in film refer to?
• Which type of shot typically shows just the subject's face?
• What is the final step in analyzing and normalizing audio in a project called?
• What is the purpose of a storyboard in film production?
• What contributes to the overall plot progression in a film?
• What is the term for sending media out of a computer?
• What is the process of transferring video from the internet to your computer?
• What is the role of the dialogue editor?
• What is a negative impact of social media on the media industry?
• What is the process for finding actors to play various roles for a production called?
• Define "script breakdown."
• What technique is often used to accentuate the strength or dominance of a character in film?
• What is a primary goal of closed captioning?
• What does the term "blocking" refer to in film?
• Define "low-angle shot."
• What impact does a viral video typically have on viewership?
• When considering audience demographics, what is crucial for filmmakers to acknowledge?
• How does a compelling story arc generally affect a film?
• When recording a guest speaker, you should mount your camera on what?
• What is a "feature film"?
• What does the term "pacing" refer to in film editing?
• What is the primary role of a production designer?
• Why is understanding audience demographics important for filmmakers?
• What type of flag is specifically used to cut light, often creating patterns on scenes?
• What genre typically includes stories involving fear and suspense?
• What is the best microphone for conducting interviews?
• What does the term "extreme close-up" refer to?
• What is meant by "angle of view" in cinematography?
• What type of shot shows the subject from the waist to the head?
• What is light that casts light shadows called?
• What is the main source of light that is brighter but not brightest?
• What is the name of the type of script with video cues on the left and audio cues on the right?
• Which of the following would be the best option if a news show needs to purchase a camera for their studio?
• How does a production assistant contribute to a film set?
• What does "mise-en-scène" refer to in filmmaking?
• What are commonly used to weigh down light stands?
• What is the term for reviewing content to confirm its accuracy?
• How can knowing your audience's demographics affect the scriptwriting process?
• Describe the process of storyboarding in filmmaking.
• Which factor is NOT typically considered in story arc development?
• What process involves finalizing a video file that includes edited video and special effects?
• How can the role of a makeup artist impact a film?
• What is the primary role of a cinematographer?
• What is the name of a flag that has cut outs that project a pattern on the subject or background?
• What causes distortion in the audio?
• What term describes a humorous imitation of a piece of literature or music?
• What is the most commonly used digital device in cameras to save video?
• What is the study of population statistics, including cultural, ethnic, religion, age, etc.?
• What is a film's "logline"?
• What is the role of a script supervisor during film production?
• What is the way in which two individual shots are joined together?
• What is the name of the camera setting that forces the camera to see white light called?
• What is a sequence of drawings, typically with some directions and dialogue, representing the shots planned for a movie or television production?
• What is the most likely format for video storage in cameras?
• What is a "film reel" used for?
• What is a non-fiction program that realistically recreates an actual event called?
• What is the term for bringing media into a computer?
• When traveling to a remote place that is hard to get to and has many obstacles, the best mount to take would be which of the following?
• What device is used to transfer files over the internet easily?
• What type of shot shows the subject from head to toe?
• During auditions, what is the paper that has excerpts the actor reads from called?
• What is a "script consultant"?
• In which production phase is budgeting typically completed?
• What is the role of art direction in film?
• What is the role of the costume designer?
• What does the acronym OSHA stand for?
• Identify the function of a grip on a film set.
• What does "viewer engagement" refer to in film production?
• What is considered the best means of communication to understand a client's needs?
• What technique is used to enhance the overall contrast in a scene?
• Which shot is taken from the position of the subject, making the shot feel more realistic and increasing audience involvement?
• What does a sound designer do in film production?
• What does a "pitch" involve in film development?
• What is the sound captured during an interview called?
• What would you typically do during the 'import' process?
• What is light that casts dark shadows called?
• What do you call a person who works solely with one company for a fixed salary?
• Define "visual storytelling."
• What is the breakdown of the camera angles directors wish to capture for a production called?
• What is the function of a location manager in film?