How to make a short film - Test
  • 1. What is the first step in making a short film?
A) Brainstorming and idea generation
B) Finding actors
C) Shooting the film
D) Editing the footage
  • 2. What is a treatment?
A) A camera lens filter
B) A type of film stock
C) A payment agreement for actors
D) A detailed summary of the film's story
  • 3. What does a storyboard do?
A) Edits the film's sound
B) Visually plans out each shot
C) Secures locations
D) Manages the film's budget
  • 4. What is 'B-roll' footage?
A) Footage shot at night
B) The main footage of the actors
C) Footage with no sound
D) Supplementary footage used to enhance the story
  • 5. What is the '180-degree rule' in filmmaking?
A) Using a 180mm lens
B) Keeping the camera 180 feet from the subject
C) Filming only in 180fps
D) Maintaining screen direction
  • 6. What is 'mise-en-scène'?
A) The arrangement of everything in the frame
B) The film's musical score
C) The camera's focus setting
D) The process of writing the script
  • 7. What is ADR?
A) Audio Direct Release
B) Automated Dialogue Replacement
C) Amateur Digital Recording
D) Advanced Digital Recording
  • 8. What is 'foley' in sound design?
A) Creating everyday sound effects
B) Recording sound on location
C) Mixing the dialogue
D) Composing the music
  • 9. What is a 'call sheet'?
A) A list of equipment needed
B) A schedule for the day's filming
C) A list of potential actors
D) A list of locations
  • 10. What is 'coverage' in filmmaking?
A) The film's distribution reach
B) Shooting a scene from multiple angles
C) The area the sound microphone can pick up
D) The amount of insurance the film has
  • 11. Which shot establishes the location?
A) Establishing Shot
B) Over-the-Shoulder Shot
C) Close-Up Shot
D) Medium Shot
  • 12. What is a 'jump cut'?
A) An abrupt transition in time
B) A sudden change in volume
C) A shaky camera movement
D) A fast zoom
  • 13. What is the purpose of a 'slate'?
A) To block out unwanted light
B) To synchronize audio and video
C) To protect the camera lens
D) To write down notes
  • 14. What does 'MOS' stand for?
A) Master of Sound
B) Mit Out Sound
C) Microphone On Stand
D) More Over Shoulder
  • 15. What is 'aspect ratio'?
A) The length of the film
B) The camera's frame rate
C) The film's budget
D) The width to height ratio of the image
  • 16. What is the Kuleshov Effect?
A) Viewers derive more meaning from two sequential shots than a single shot in isolation.
B) A method for stabilizing shaky footage.
C) A type of lighting setup.
D) A technique for creating a 3D effect.
  • 17. What is a 'gaffer'?
A) The director's assistant
B) The makeup artist
C) The camera operator
D) The head electrician
  • 18. What is 'continuity editing'?
A) Using only jump cuts
B) Creating a seamless flow between shots
C) Only using long takes
D) Editing the film in chronological order
  • 19. What is a 'rough cut'?
A) A cut made on location
B) The final, polished version of the film
C) A cut that is only seen by the director
D) The first edited version of the film
  • 20. What is 'color grading'?
A) Painting the set
B) Using colored gels on lights
C) Choosing the wardrobe colors
D) Adjusting the colors in post-production
  • 21. Which of these is NOT part of pre-production?
A) Editing
B) Location scouting
C) Scriptwriting
D) Casting
  • 22. What does 'location scouting' involve?
A) Assembling the film crew
B) Hiring actors for the film
C) Writing the screenplay
D) Finding and securing suitable filming locations
  • 23. What is the function of a film budget?
A) To create the film's poster
B) To write the script
C) To estimate and track all expenses related to the film
D) To book film festivals
  • 24. What is the 'rule of thirds'?
A) Dividing the frame into thirds to create balanced composition
B) Using three cameras simultaneously
C) Shooting a scene three times
D) Having three main characters
  • 25. What is diegetic sound?
A) Sound that is only heard by the director
B) Sound whose source is visible on the screen or whose source is implied to be present by the action of the film
C) Sound that is added in post-production
D) Sound that is extremely loud
  • 26. What does 'NLE' stand for?
A) New Light Equipment
B) National Library of Editing
C) Non-Linear Editing
D) Narrative Logistics Enterprise
  • 27. What is the role of a producer?
A) Overseeing all aspects of the film from development to distribution
B) Writing the music score
C) Designing the costumes
D) Operating the camera
  • 28. What is the purpose of a 'shot list'?
A) To detail all the shots needed to film the scene.
B) A list of locations needed for filming.
C) A list of actors in the scene.
D) A list of equipment needed for filming.
  • 29. What is a 'logline'?
A) The film's production schedule
B) A list of the film's characters
C) A detailed description of the film's setting
D) A one-sentence summary of the film's story
  • 30. What is the benefit of test screenings?
A) Securing funding for the film
B) Making money off the film
C) Creating a marketing campaign
D) Gaining audience feedback before the final cut
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