Cinematographer Quiz

What is the primary goal of a cinematographer?

• To capture the director's vision

• To write the script

• To manage the budget

• To edit the footage

Who does the cinematographer collaborate with to determine the visual style of the film?

• The producer

• The director

• The sound designer

• The editor

How does the choice of lens affect the overall look and feel of a scene?

• It affects the depth of field

• It changes the color temperature

• It alters the sound quality

• It has no impact

What is the responsibility of a cinematographer in terms of composition and framing?

• To choose the camera movement

• To decide the aspect ratio

• To write the script

• To capture the director's vision

Who oversees the set's lighting on a film set?

• The sound designer

• The gaffer

• The director

• The editor

What did cinematographer Gordon Willis do differently in lighting 'The Godfather'?

• Used evenly lit scenes

• Used only natural light

• Used colored lights for every scene

• Used shadows to show the dark side of characters

What does the cinematographer do during rehearsals with the director and actors?

• Choose the costumes

• Record the rehearsals

• Write the dialogue

• Plan the scene's staging

What is aspect ratio in cinematography?

• The ratio of width to height of the screen image

• The ratio of camera movement to dialogue

• The ratio of lighting to composition

• The ratio of sound to visuals

How can one learn about the roles of a cinematographer?

• All of the above

• By watching YouTube videos

• By attending film school

• By reading books

Who is responsible for deciding what aspect ratio to use in a film?

• The producer

• The director of photography

• The sound designer

• The editor