VIS 403/603 - Quiz #4

When you buy the right to use a still image, a piece of music, a sound effect, or a film clip, you will have to sign what?

• purchase agreement
• licensing agreement
• copyright agreement
• contract

What defines the angle of view in a lens?

• shutter speed
• aperture
• focal length
• ISO sensitivity

What is selective focus in filmmaking?

• A technique where the entire frame is intentionally kept in focus.
• A technique where a specific part of the frame is intentionally kept in focus while the rest of the image is blurred or out of focus.
• A technique where the camera is not focused on any specific part of the frame.
• A technique where the background is intentionally kept in focus while the subject is blurred.

When using copyrighted footage, it's important to:

• License the footage

• Leave clearance as the last stage of the process so you can show the final product to buyers before committing to anything.

• Contact the filmmaker of the footage and tell them what a great job they did.

• Take care of clearance before you get a distribution deal because you'll have better negotiating power with the right holders at the earlier stage.

What characteristic of a lens determines the image size within the frame?

• aperture
• angle of view

• shutter speed
• ISO

When you focus the lens, you are adjusting the:

• plane of critical focus

• aperture size
• focus point

• focal length

What is lens speed?

• Maximum aperture of a camera lens
• The number of lens elements in a camera lens
• The distance a lens can zoom
• The time it takes for a lens to focus

What does a deep depth of field look like?

• A deep depth of field in a camera lens means that a large portion of the image, from the foreground to the background, is in focus.
• A deep depth of field in a camera lens means that only the foreground is in focus.
• A deep depth of field in a camera lens means that only the background is in focus.
• A deep depth of field in a camera lens means that the entire image is blurry.

What are some of the challenges faced when using archival footage?

• Aspect Ratio

• Downloading Speeds

• Image Quality

• Copyright

What's the public domain and why is it useful in documentary filmmaking?

• The public domain is a collection of creative works that are protected by intellectual property laws and cannot be used in documentary filmmaking.
• The public domain is a collection of creative works that are not protected by intellectual property laws and can be freely used in documentary filmmaking.
• The public domain is a term used to describe works that are only available to the public for a limited time.
• The public domain is a database of copyrighted materials that can only be accessed by authorized individuals.