Deck 4: The Director in Preproduction

Question 1

What does a normal storyboard show?

A) a synopsis of the plot
B) parts of a floor plan
C) key shots of rehearsal
D) key visualization points and audio information
E) daily assignments for news camera people

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What is a facilities request?

A) a list that contains all technical facilities needed for a production
B) a list that contains all set properties needed for a production
C) a petition for gaining access to a remote location
D) a list that contains new equipment to be purchased
E) a justification for new equipment

Answer 2

A

Question 3

You are the director of a complex studio show; which of the following is a duty you would normally assign to the AD?

A) presetting shots
B) assisting the floor manager
C) welcoming the talent
D) keeping a field log
E) marking the script

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of including "reset" time in a time line?

A) to give the crew time to fix technical problems
B) to give the producer time to make script changes
C) to give the crew a chance to get into opening positions
D) to give the talent a break
E) to give the AD a chance to take notes

Question 5

What does "locking-in" mean in relation to script analysis?

A) finalizing the production budget
B) hiring the crew after script analysis
C) visualizing or mentally hearing a particularly vivid action
D) securing full financing
E) shooting the last scene of a fully scripted production

Question 6

Which of the following describes a show format?

A) List of show segments in order of appearance
B) the production schedule and the time line
C) a full shooting script
D) a list of equipment needed for a production
E) a description of how viewers will see the program

Question 7

What part of production is the "strike?"

A) after the script is written and before production begins
B) any time the crew leaves the set
C) any break in the production
D) the high point of action in a production
E) taking down the set and cleaning the studio

Question 8

Which of the following is a "looking into" approach?

A) a story that states only the facts
B) a story that shows both sides of an issue
C) a story that reveals emotional impact
D) a story that is opposite of "looking outward"
E) a story that mostly uses long shots

Question 9

Which of the following is appropriate for marking a script?

A) "ready to roll VTR 4"
B) a legend that interprets what each mark means
C) 3 in a circle to indicate when camera 3 is taken
D) detailed instructions for each crewmember
E) writing down a description of each take

Question 10

What is a time line?

A) it shows the dates by which certain preproduction phases much be accomplished
B) it shows the times by which certain activities must be undertaken on the production day
C) it shows the postproduction schedule
D) it shows the scheduled airtimes of a production series
E) it shows the starting dates of preproduction, production, and postproduction activities

Question 11

What does a location sketch show?

A) the director's idea of what a scene should look like
B) how a short script will be acted out on-location
C) the blocking the actors are to follow during a scene
D) where different scenes will be shot
E) a rough map of the remote shoot