Screenwriting
True or False: A characters name should be capitalized the first time they are introduced?
True
True or False A director should never give an emotion as direction. Example: Act sad.
True
Which of the following is not included on the slate:
Writer, Director, Name of the Production, Director of Photography
Writer
What three things are included in the Production Design Pitch?
True or False: The Producer's name is included on the slate.
False
What are the three elements of a character introduction?
Name, age, description
What are the three steps to creating an overhead schematic?
True or False: The boom mic should be included in the budget for the Camera department.
False
What is the responsibility of the Graphic Designer in the Production Design Team?
They create logos and labels
True or False: The Assistant Director is a part of the Producing team.
True.
The camera should stay on the same side of the 180 degree line to avoid visual confusion.
What is a cuckalorus?
Something placed in front of the light to create a shadow pattern.
Why is it important for the Production Designer to think about color?
It ties the film together visually.
What is the purpose of a pitch?
To show the hiring team your vision and get hired.
What three things are included in the slugline?
Int/Ext, specific location, time of day
Put the following in order of how they should be completed on set: Shoot, Block, Rehearse, Light.
Which size shot should you do first?
Wide shot.
Name one tool of a Production Designer.
Answers may vary.
Who creates and sends out the callsheet?
The Second Assistant Director.
What is an example of subtext
Why are "too verbs" and subtext useful for directors?
How can the Director of Photography use color?
Lighting
Explain the difference between the Production Designer and the Art Director?
Production Designer is responsible for the design of the film while the Art Director makes it happen.
An executive producer provides the financing, major location, or name recognition to get the film made. The producer is on set managing the budget and production.