Film Production Chapter 9: Planning Abroad

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What is a crucial consideration when planning a film shoot abroad?

Casting for the film
Proximity to a boarding house or hotel
Equipment availability
Awareness of local laws and customs (correct)

What is the primary focus of a storyteller when they are unsure about what is important to their story?

The budget and scheduling constraints
The elimination of certain story components
The selection of a specific film genre
The creative possibilities and narrative development (correct)

What can be a limitation to creative control in filmmaking?

The use of stylisation and creative flair
The exploration of creative possibilities
The unfolding chain of events captured on camera (correct)
The honest storytelling approach

Why is it essential to plan ahead when filming abroad?

To ensure a smoother passage for the film crew (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an investigative film?

To probe the seamier side of life and shock the audience (D) Signup and view all the answers

What might be a necessary arrangement when filming in a foreign country?

Local fixers and interpreters (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of using integrity in storytelling?

A story that is honest and straightforward (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when planning a film shoot abroad to avoid potential miscommunication?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be unwise to film in a war zone or area of civil unrest?

It may pose a safety risk to the crew (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider combining imagination and innovation in storytelling?

To make a film that stands out from the crowd (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to telling a story that stands out from the crowd?

Combining imagination and innovation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be arranged in advance when filming abroad?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of imagery is used to reflect an abstract timelessness in recreations of performances by great magicians?

Diffused imagery (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is used in place of photographs in theatre programmes, press clippings, and billboards?

Recreated moving imagery or archive footage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of detailed information on the craft and history of magic?

Hundreds of books and memorabilia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Smoke and Mirrors series?

The art of magic and its practitioners (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the atmosphere maintained in the recreations of performances by great magicians?

A sense of mystery, suspense, and drama (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the lives of great magicians, according to the creators of Smoke and Mirrors?

They are a testament to integrity, resourcefulness, and ingenuity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the communication hit list?

To avoid misunderstandings during the production (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be seen in the background of the INT DAVID'S FLAT Night scene?

A set covered in graffiti and broken furniture (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the '18 INT DAVID'S FLAT Day FACING WINDOW & DOOR' scene?

It is a daytime scene with a specific camera angle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the first assistant director in the production team?

To support the director in overseeing the production (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to communicate with the location owners and proprietors?

To get permission to use their location (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'BREAK FOR PAINTING OF SCENE FLATS' instruction?

To pause the production to paint the scene flats (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason to discuss visual treatment early on in the filmmaking process?

To ensure the camerawork and lighting team share the filmmaker's vision (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is it often best to finalize a film's visual treatment?

In the editing stage, after filming is complete (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of distributing a shooting schedule to the assembled group?

To provoke debate and raise concerns about the filming process (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can recce photographs and rough 'floor plans' help answer?

Questions about the filming schedule and logistics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What might be a consequence of deciding on a specific visual treatment during the meeting?

Additional edit days and cost implications (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who should share the filmmaker's vision for visual treatment?

The camerawork and lighting teams, as well as others involved in the process (A) Signup and view all the answers