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?

    <p>To ensure a smoother passage for the film crew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of an investigative film?

    <p>To probe the seamier side of life and shock the audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Local fixers and interpreters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using integrity in storytelling?

    <p>A story that is honest and straightforward</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It may pose a safety risk to the crew</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To make a film that stands out from the crowd</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Combining imagination and innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be arranged in advance when filming abroad?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Diffused imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Recreated moving imagery or archive footage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hundreds of books and memorabilia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The art of magic and its practitioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A sense of mystery, suspense, and drama</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are a testament to integrity, resourcefulness, and ingenuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the communication hit list?

    <p>To avoid misunderstandings during the production</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A set covered in graffiti and broken furniture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a daytime scene with a specific camera angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To support the director in overseeing the production</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To get permission to use their location</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To pause the production to paint the scene flats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure the camerawork and lighting team share the filmmaker's vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In the editing stage, after filming is complete</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provoke debate and raise concerns about the filming process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Questions about the filming schedule and logistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Additional edit days and cost implications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The camerawork and lighting teams, as well as others involved in the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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