Sunday, March 6, 2011

Revision Test


1. What does PAL, NTSC and HD refer to

PAL: 25 full frames Australian

NTSC: 29 frames per second American

HD: High Definition Footage

2. What is the HD Hard drive and why do you need to store all of your files there:

The hard drive is what is in your computer. If we save our files to this, it cannot be lost. Also, when we open final cut, it can automatically find our files.

3. What does logging and capturing refer to?

Logging and capturing is referring to video footage once it is ready to be edited.

4. What does importing refer to?

Importing refers to uploading your footage into a program.

5. What are the scratch disks in Final Cut pro?

A scratch disk is where you choose to save your video and audio for your film.

6. What is the sequence or timeline?

The sequence or timeline is the linear manner that your footage will play in.

7. What are 5 effective filters you have used?

Fisheye, Insect eye, Noise, sepia, invert.

8. Name three crew positions and their roles

Director is in charge of the set; they control everything that is going on and are responsible for the film script and idea.

An actor is responsible for visually illustrating what the director has designed for a film.

The lighting director is in charge of the lighting, they will make sure that the film is looking the way it is supposed to and the lighting in each shot is controlled.

9. What does mise en scene refer to?

Mise en Scene refers to the all the different aspects of film coming together to create a script through visual language. Acting, lighting, setting and props all genre specific.

10. What is cinematography?

Cinematography is the making of light and captured footage to create a film.

11. What is pre production paper work?

Preproduction paper work refers to the storyboards, plans, organisation and script.

14. What do you need to do before filming in a public location?

You have to complete a risk assessment form.

15. What are some WPHS risks in filming on set?

There are some risks including: cords to trip over, furniture in the way and filming equipment in the way.

16. Who is responsible for making the work place safe?

The person responsible for making the work place safe is everyone involved in the crew.