The Cinematographer Quiz

Movies are made up of...

• Images

• Sound

• Lighting

• Actors

Director of Photography is a synonym for Cinematographer

• true

• false

The Cinematographer's job is to

• do what the director tells them

• tell the production crew what to do

• translate the directors vision into framing, lighting and camera movement

• eat craft services

What are some of the things the cinematographer does during pre production? Choose multiple

• assembles the camera department

• plans shots with director

• determines any special equipment that will need to be used

• gives production notes to the best boy

Why is the Gaffer (Head of Lighting) important to the cinematographer

• they are usually best friends

• pictures are technically just a record of light bouncing off objects

• they are in the same department

• video is lighting

The cinematographer has no say in what lights are used and how they're arranged.

• True

• False

What is the most basic style of lighting?

• three point

• two point

• interview lighting

• film lighting

Who is in charge of creating the whole look of the film?

• Director

• Production Designer

• Art Director

• Film Maker

Moving a camera in on a character creates emotion

• True

• False

The Cinematographer is almost always working with the director and editors during post production

• True

• False