Introduction to Film Definition

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What is the primary medium through which films are usually presented?

Television or cinema (correct)

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Film refers to a static sequence of images.

False

What does the term 'film' refer to?

A sequence of moving pictures

A sequence of moving pictures shown on television or in a cinema is called a __________.

film Signup and view all the answers

Match the following film-related items with their descriptions:

Film reels = Physical medium for storing films Clapperboard = Used to synchronize sound and picture Film camera = Device for capturing moving images Cinema = Venue for showing films Signup and view all the answers

What does 'time' refer to in the context of film?

The time for an action to take place while being filmed and projected Signup and view all the answers

In film, time only refers to the length of the entire movie.

False Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of film does 'time' specifically address?

The timing of actions during filming and projection Signup and view all the answers

In the context of film, 'time' refers to the time for an action to take place as it is being _____ and projected.

filmed Signup and view all the answers

Match the following film elements with their descriptions:

Time = Duration of action captured on screen Editing = Process of arranging film footage Cinematography = Art of photographing motion pictures Sound = Audio component that complements visuals Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of time refers to the viewer's impression of how long an action takes?

Psychological Time Signup and view all the answers

Dramatic Time only considers the physical characteristics of time in films.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one method through which physical time can be altered in filmmaking.

Accelerated motion Signup and view all the answers

The ________ is used in filmmaking to record information like the scene number and take number.

clapperboard Signup and view all the answers

Match the aspect of time with its correct description:

Physical Time = Alters through motion effects Psychological Time = Viewer's perception of time Dramatic Time = Timeline of events in the film Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of space refers to the size of objects on the screen and their relationship to surrounding areas?

Scale Signup and view all the answers

The angle from which the camera records a scene is known as lighting.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of sound in a film?

Special effects Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of space influences how the illusion of depth is created in film?

Lighting Signup and view all the answers

Silence is considered a type of sound in a film.

True Signup and view all the answers

The ___________ of a scene affects the viewer's perception of space by how bright or dim different areas appear.

lighting Signup and view all the answers

Match the aspects of space with their definitions:

Scale = Indicates the size of objects on screen Shooting Angle = Refers to the location from which the scene is recorded Lighting = Influences the illusion of depth in the film Signup and view all the answers

Name one type of sound in a film aside from dialogue.

Background music Signup and view all the answers

In films, _____ melodies contribute to the overall sound design by providing thematic elements.

theme Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sound elements with their descriptions:

Background music = Enhances emotional tone Theme melodies = Represents character identities Silence = Creates tension or focus Dialogue = Character conversations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cutting or editing in cinema?

To join one shot with another Signup and view all the answers

Camera movement is used solely for special effects in film.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the technique of cutting or editing ensure in film?

Logical connection between shots Signup and view all the answers

Camera movement helps in the gradual growth of __________.

emotions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cinema techniques with their purposes:

Cutting or Editing = Joining shots logically Camera Movement = Creating smoother transitions Signup and view all the answers

What is one function of cinema framing?

To bring balance to the film Signup and view all the answers

The clapperboard is used exclusively during the editing phase of film production.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is typically included on a clapperboard?

Production, Roll, Scene, Take, Director, Camera, Date Signup and view all the answers

Framing in cinema helps to attract and sustain the audience's _________.

attention Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts typically found on a clapperboard:

PRODUCTION = Name of the film production ROLL = Indicates the film roll number SCENE = Specific scene number TAKE = Number of the shot attempt Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emphasis of action films?

Physical conflict Signup and view all the answers

There are three types of action films.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one film that is classified as an action film.

Nardong Putik Signup and view all the answers

The film poster typically includes elements such as film crew personnel, actors, and _______.

production equipment Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements with their description:

Clapperboard = Used to indicate a scene and take during filming Film reels = Physical media that contains recorded footage Camera = Device used to capture images and video Poster = Promotional material for a film Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary material used in cut-out animation?

Images from photos Signup and view all the answers

Cut-out animation can exclusively use three-dimensional materials.

False Signup and view all the answers

What technique does cut-out animation primarily utilize?

Cutting out images from flat materials Signup and view all the answers

In cut-out animation, images are typically cut out from _______ materials.

flat Signup and view all the answers

Match the following items with their descriptions:

Cut-out animation = Involves cutting images from flat materials 3D animation = Utilizes three-dimensional models Stop motion = Frames captured one at a time Traditional animation = Drawn frame by frame Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes drawn animation?

It involves the use of drawings to create images. Signup and view all the answers

Animation involves the use of inanimate images to create motion.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element used in animation that signifies the start of a scene?

clapperboard Signup and view all the answers

Animation is a film that involves creating illustrations or inanimate images and bringing them to __________.

life Signup and view all the answers

Match the following animation terms with their descriptions:

Drawn animation = Creating images using drawings Clapperboard = Device marking scenes in film production Film reels = Used to store films for viewing Animation = Process of bringing images to life Signup and view all the answers

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Film Definition

Film is a sequence of moving pictures.
Typically shown on television or in a cinema.

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary medium through which films are usually presented?

Film refers to a static sequence of images.

What does the term 'film' refer to?

A sequence of moving pictures shown on television or in a cinema is called a __________.

Match the following film-related items with their descriptions:

What does 'time' refer to in the context of film?

In film, time only refers to the length of the entire movie.

What aspect of film does 'time' specifically address?

In the context of film, 'time' refers to the time for an action to take place as it is being _____ and projected.

Match the following film elements with their descriptions:

Which aspect of time refers to the viewer's impression of how long an action takes?

Dramatic Time only considers the physical characteristics of time in films.

Name one method through which physical time can be altered in filmmaking.

The ________ is used in filmmaking to record information like the scene number and take number.

Match the aspect of time with its correct description:

Which aspect of space refers to the size of objects on the screen and their relationship to surrounding areas?

The angle from which the camera records a scene is known as lighting.

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of sound in a film?

What aspect of space influences how the illusion of depth is created in film?

Silence is considered a type of sound in a film.

The ___________ of a scene affects the viewer's perception of space by how bright or dim different areas appear.

Match the aspects of space with their definitions:

Name one type of sound in a film aside from dialogue.

In films, _____ melodies contribute to the overall sound design by providing thematic elements.

Match the following sound elements with their descriptions:

What is the purpose of cutting or editing in cinema?

Camera movement is used solely for special effects in film.

What does the technique of cutting or editing ensure in film?

Camera movement helps in the gradual growth of __________.

Match the following cinema techniques with their purposes:

What is one function of cinema framing?

The clapperboard is used exclusively during the editing phase of film production.

What is typically included on a clapperboard?

Framing in cinema helps to attract and sustain the audience's _________.

Match the following parts typically found on a clapperboard:

What is the primary emphasis of action films?

There are three types of action films.

Name one film that is classified as an action film.

The film poster typically includes elements such as film crew personnel, actors, and _______.

Match the following elements with their description:

What is the primary material used in cut-out animation?

Cut-out animation can exclusively use three-dimensional materials.

What technique does cut-out animation primarily utilize?

In cut-out animation, images are typically cut out from _______ materials.

Match the following items with their descriptions:

Which statement best describes drawn animation?

Animation involves the use of inanimate images to create motion.

What is a key element used in animation that signifies the start of a scene?

Animation is a film that involves creating illustrations or inanimate images and bringing them to __________.

Match the following animation terms with their descriptions:

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