Film Terminology
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100

This shot moves the camera straight upward or downward. 

Pedestal Shot
100

This person is in charge of capturing the film on camera. Including framing and lighting. 

Cinematographer or Direction of Photography (DP)

100

Who was the third President of the United States of America? 

Thomas Jefferson

100

Which college did Mr. Mac attend?

University of North Texas

100

Which classic film contains the line "Everybody hold onto your butts."

Jurassic Park


200

A setup that records the video and the audio on separate devices. 

Two System Audio

200

The name of the department in charge of the crews meals and snacks. 

Craft Services or "Crafty"

200

What is the fastest creature on earth? 

Peregrine Falcon. They can reach speed over 200mph!

200

Which two forms of animation does Mr. Mac dislike more than any other? 

Claymation and Anime

200

In The Matrix, which pill does Neo choose? 

The Red Pill

300

A specific type of medium shot where the bottom edge of the frame sits just above the character's knees. 

Cowboy Shot

300

Second in Command of the grip department. 

Best Boy Grip. 

300

Which olympic athlete has more medals than anyone else? 

Michael Phelps

300

What are Mr. Mac's sons names? 

Miles, Bear, Ford, Jesse

300

Where is Steve Rogers from? Specifically

Queens, NYC

400

The final shot of a filming day. 

Martini Shot

400

This person is in charge of continuity and keeping cohesion in the scene. 

Script Supervisor or "Scripty" 

400

Who is the 17th King of Rohan, who dies on the fields of Pelennor during the War of the Ring? 

Théoden

400

Which tex-mex dish does Mr. Mac feel is a scam and should never be purchased?

Fajitas

400
Fill in the blank from this line. "Why _______ ________ you look somebody just walked over your grave." Also, who said it? Say the line in your best impression of them.

"Johnny Ringo" said by Doc Holliday. 


500

What is the radio code for "I need to take a long bathroom break" 

10-2

500

The head electrician on a film set. 

The Gaffer. 

500

Who are the only 2 NFL quarterbacks to start every game of the last 5 seasons? (As of 10/7/26)

Josh Allen and Jered Goff. 

500

What is Mr. Mac's "random dream?" This is the small random act he most to be able to perform during his lifetime. 

Physically kick someone off a boat. 
500

What is the ship in Alien called? 

The Nostromo