Question 1

"Style" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a film's use of cinematic techniques. 
B)  the overall patterning of a film. 
C)  costuming in a film. 
D)  the type of language used in a film.

Question 2

In block booking, an exhibitor is forced to rent a package of films in order to get a few desirable ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a standard width for film strips?

Accepted Answer

A)  16mm 
B)  24mm 
C)  35mm 
D)  70mm

Question 4

An "optical sound track"

Accepted Answer

A)  encodes information on magnetic tape. 
B)  is not part of the film strip. 
C)  is a collection of visual images related to the music of a film. 
D)  encodes information in the form of patches of light and dark.

Question 5

Western Europe has the most lucrative theatrical market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of a "special version" of a film?

Accepted Answer

A)  a director's cut 
B)  an extended version 
C)  a theatrical version 
D)  an airline version

Question 7

The "gaffer" is the head electrician working with lighting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In what ways are digital motion-picture cameras similar to traditional 35mm cameras? With respect to the differences, what are the advantages that some filmmakers see in using digital motion-picture cameras?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

When did supplements become part of the filmmaking process?

Accepted Answer

A)  when filmmaking began 
B)  during the golden age of Hollywood 
C)  after the beginning of the DVD age 
D)  in the 1970s

Question 10

"Letterboxing" is a method for showing widescreen films on video.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The term auteur was originally created to refer to Hollywood directors who were thought to have a distinctive approach to filmmaking while working within the Hollywood studio system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Small-scale production is common in documentary filmmaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During shooting, separate shots are made "out of continuity," or

Accepted Answer

A)  in the order in which they will appear in the film. 
B)  in a random order. 
C)  in the order that is most convenient for production. 
D)  in reverse order.

Question 14

A studio pursuing a platforming strategy will open a film at the same time in many cities and towns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A typical independent film has about the same budget as a studio production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a "nontheatrical exhibition"?

Accepted Answer

A)  a film festival 
B)  an Internet download 
C)  a screening at a commercial movie house 
D)  a screening at a museum

Question 17

A film that assembles existing images or archival footage, such as newsreel footage or television footage, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a documentary. 
B)  an animated film. 
C)  a fiction film. 
D)  a compilation film.

Question 18

"Critical flicker fusion" is

Accepted Answer

A)  the final stage in the manufacture of raw film stock. 
B)  the flashing of film frames on a screen quickly enough to create an illusion of movement. 
C)  the ideal length of time each frame should be exposed during filming. 
D)  the moment when the exposed image appears on the film during the developing process.

Question 19

A "slate" is

Accepted Answer

A)  a tool for creating sound effects in postproduction. 
B)  a sign held in front of the lens to record the number of each take. 
C)  a large chart listing the personnel due to work on a film on any given day. 
D)  a device used to signal extras in large crowd scenes.

Question 20

A storyboard is a series of drawings of the shots planned for a film.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Film as art: creativity, technology, and business

"Style" refers to

In block booking, an exhibitor is forced to rent a package of films in order to get a few desirable ones.

Which of these is NOT a standard width for film strips?

An "optical sound track"

Western Europe has the most lucrative theatrical market.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a "special version" of a film?

The "gaffer" is the head electrician working with lighting.

In what ways are digital motion-picture cameras similar to traditional 35mm cameras? With respect to the differences, what are the advantages that some filmmakers see in using digital motion-picture cameras?

When did supplements become part of the filmmaking process?

"Letterboxing" is a method for showing widescreen films on video.

The term auteur was originally created to refer to Hollywood directors who were thought to have a distinctive approach to filmmaking while working within the Hollywood studio system.

Small-scale production is common in documentary filmmaking.

During shooting, separate shots are made "out of continuity," or

A studio pursuing a platforming strategy will open a film at the same time in many cities and towns.

A typical independent film has about the same budget as a studio production.

Which of the following is an example of a "nontheatrical exhibition"?

A film that assembles existing images or archival footage, such as newsreel footage or television footage, is called

"Critical flicker fusion" is

A "slate" is

A storyboard is a series of drawings of the shots planned for a film.