FP4 Dissecting The Camera: Crash Course Film Production with Lil

What does a camera primarily do?

• Captures sound

• Captures images

• Plays videos

• Records temperature

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What is the tool that focuses light into a camera called?

• Aperture

• Shutter

• Lens

• Sensor

What does aperture control in a camera?

• Focus

• Light intake

• Image storage

• Color balance

What is the term for the distance from the center of the lens to where the image is in focus?

• Aperture diameter

• Shutter speed

• ISO sensitivity

• Focal length

What does ISO stand for?

• International Standards Organization

• International Shutter Operation

• Internal Sensor Output

• In-System Optical

What is the role of a codec in digital cameras?

• To increase light sensitivity

• To compress and decompress footage

• To stabilize the image

• To focus the lens

What does a higher ISO number indicate?

• Higher color saturation

• Lower light sensitivity

• Higher light sensitivity

• Lower image quality

What is the role of the Director of Photography?

• To plan the visual storytelling

• To write the screenplay

• To manage the film's budget

• To operate the camera

What does 'shooting in raw' mean?

• Using natural light only

• Shooting without a tripod

• Capturing unprocessed images

• Filming without a script

What is a 'prime lens'?

• The first lens ever made

• A lens used for prime-time TV shoots

• A lens with fixed focal length

• A lens with variable focal length