What is the purpose of using the familiar device known

Question

1. Repeating a single frame over and over on the final print of a film results in which of the following effects?

• Jump-cut
• Freeze-frame
• Slow motion
• Fast motion

2. What is the name for a set of related scenes that follow one another in a film?

• Sequence
• Act
• Shot
• Frame

3. What did filmmakers consider to be the advantage of silent films?

• They allowed for more realism
• They left more to the audience's imagination
• They had fewer distractions for audiences
• They were less expensive to make

4. What is the purpose of using the familiar device known as a clapboard?

• To test the volume of sound on set
• To ensure that sound and image in a film are synchronized
• To bring the cast and crew to attention
• To signal the beginning of the take to the editor

5. What is the best definition of a "take"?

• The view a camera takes from a single position or setup
• One of several versions of a shot recorded by the camera
• One still image lasting 1/24 or 1/30 of a second of screen time
• A portion of film taking place in a single location over a specific period

6. Which of the following is true of silent movies as they were shown in theaters?

• They were usually accompanied by live musical performances
• They often featured live actors reading the dialogue
• They were accompanied by a pre-recorded soundtrack
• They followed a strict policy of complete silence in the theater

7. Which of the following was the first 100 percent all-talking film?

• The Jazz Singer
• Birth of a Nation
• Duel in the Sun
• The Lights of New York

8. Why do silent films often seem to move faster than modern sound films?

• Because filmmakers wanted to squeeze more action onto less film
• Because they generally feature quicker cutting than modern films
• Because the rates of shooting and projection were not standardized
• Because audiences expected films to be a lot shorter in those days

9. In what decade did digital sound come into use in movies?

• The 1990s
• The 1980s
• The 1970s
• The 1950s

10. Which of the following transitions involves a fade-in superimposed over a fade-out?

• Wipe
• Dissolve
• Iris
• Cut