Film Lighting Techniques and Terminology

Which two departments are primarily responsible for controlling light and shadow on a film set?

• Sound and Visual Effects

• Grip and Electric

• Costume and Makeup

• Directing and Producing

What is a primary responsibility of the Electrical Lighting Technicians (ELT) on a film set?

• Designing costumes for actors

• Operating the camera and recording footage

• Bringing light and power to the set

• Writing the script for the film

What unit is used to measure the color temperature of light in filmmaking?

• Fahrenheit

• Celsius

• Kelvin

• Watts

What tool is commonly used to reflect light from a key light to create a fill light?

• Barn door

• Bounce board

• Gel

• Scrim

What is the primary purpose of using diffusion in film lighting?

• To block light completely

• To change the color of the light

• To lessen the intensity of a light

• To create sharp shadows

Which of the following camera movements is typically built and controlled by grips?

• Locked-down shots using a tripod

• Dolly shots using tracks

• Jib or crane shots

• All of the above

What does the term "striking" mean on a film set?

• Someone is carrying a heavy object.

• An electrician is turning on a light.

• The crew is taking a break.

• A scene is being filmed outdoors.