Sound & Lighting Terminology Review

What is the definition of natural light according to the camera lighting notes?

• Light that is emitted by artificial sources like lamps and LEDs.

• Any light that occurs naturally, such as sunlight, moonlight, and firelight.

• Light that is specifically designed for film sets.

• Light that is required by the scene regardless of its source.

What is the effect of overexposure in film photography?

• It creates a darker image that is hard to see.

• It makes the image appear more dramatic and intense.

• It blinds the viewer and blocks out image details.

• It gives the subject a more approachable look.

During which times of the day does the 'magic hour' or 'golden hour' occur?

• Noon and Midnight.

• Sunrise and Sunset.

• Morning and Afternoon.

• Evening and Late Night.

During a school play, Aria is tasked with setting up the lighting. She wants to create a dramatic effect by lighting the side of Maya, who is playing the lead role, that is not facing the audience. What side would she be lighting?

• Light Flare/Bokeh

• Chiaroscuro

• Smartside

• Dumbside

What is dumbside lighting?

• Lighting the side of the subject that is closest to the camera.

• Lighting the side of the subject that is farthest from the camera.

• Lighting that occurs naturally.

• Lighting that is on set but not brought by the crew.

Another term for "light flare" is

• Chiaroscuro

• Bokeh

• Soft Light

• Hard Light

What is the effect of Chiaroscuro lighting in a film?

• To create a comedic effect for the audience

• To show the resolute identity of a character

• To show a character's duality

• To highlight a character's emotions

What is the effect of underexposure?

• It darkens the screen and makes it harder to see.

• It brightens the screen and blinds the viewer.

• It creates a romantic or paint-like image of the background.

• It splits the light evenly between the two sides of a character.

Which of the following best defines DIEGETIC sound?

• Any sound that comes off the screen.

• Sound that is only heard by the audience, not the characters.

• Sound that is produced in a studio to match the action on the screen.

• Sound that is part of the character's world and can be heard by the characters.

Which of the following best defines NON-DIEGETIC sound?

• Sound that is recorded live on set.

• Sound that is only heard by the audience, not the characters.

• Sound that is produced in a studio to match the action on the screen.

• Sound goes in and out of the character's world, sometimes heard by the characters but other times not.