Film Techniques
What shot is used to create anxiety or uncertainty in viewers?
The dutch angle.
The "O" in EGOT stands for Oscar. What are the other three awards that make up an EGOT?
Emmy, Grammy, Tony
What does the camera operator say to indicate that the camera is on and filming?
Rolling
What does PA stand for?
Production Assistant
When is Peyton's birthday?
November 4.
What is mis-en-scene?
What year was the first Oscars Award ceremony?
1929
When would you use the term "flying in"?
When talent is coming onto set.
Who is in charge of communication between the director and the rest of the crew?
The 1st Assistant Director
What is Riley's Minor?
Creative Writing
What is a master shot?
A shot that captures an entire scene from start to finish, usually from an angle that shows all characters and actions.
All About Eve and Titanic are the two films with the most amount of Oscar nominations. How many nominations did they get?
What does it mean when the 1st AD calls for a "working quiet"?
Conversations should only be about set-related things within your department.
What is the difference between a gaffer and a key grip?
A gaffer is head of electricity while a key grip is head of the grip department.
What are Peyton's Minors?
Theater and Photography
What three techniques are most important when it comes to making found footage style movies?
Shaky/handheld cameras, first person P.O.V., and minimal to no score.
Who was the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Director?
Kathryn Bigelow
What is the difference between a martini and an abby shot?
An abby shot is the second to last shot of the day while a martini shot is the final shot of the day.
What does DIT stand for?
Digital Imaging Technician
How many places has Peyton lived in?
Texas, Missouri, New York, Georgia, and Kentucky
What are the five core aspects of film?
Mis-en-scene, cinematography, editing, sound, and performance
How long was Adrien Brody's 2025 Oscar's acceptation speech?
5 minutes and 40 seconds
What does "10-4" mean and when would you use it?
I understand the message and would be used over the walkie-talkies
What does a Line Producer do?
Manages the budget.
What was Riley's favorite author this year?
Robin Hobb