Bad Taste Made Good Taste

How long did the unpaid crew and actors work on Peter Jackson's film "Bad Taste"?

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

• Five years

What was Peter Jackson's first special effect in his childhood films?

• Using stop-motion animation for monsters

• Sticking pinholes in celluloid for gunshots

• Creating elaborate costumes for characters

• Filming explosions with real pyrotechnics

What was a significant challenge Peter Jackson faced in his early filmmaking attempts?

• Lack of interest from his friends and family

• Difficulty finding suitable filming locations

• Limited budget and equipment to match his ambitious ideas

• Inability to find actors willing to perform in his films

What type of camera was primarily used for filming "Bad Taste"?

• A high-end digital cinema camera

• A Bolex camera

• A standard DSLR camera

• A professional video camera

What is a notable characteristic of the Bolex camera used for the film?

• It had a digital display for real-time monitoring.

• It was powered by a spring-loaded motor requiring manual winding.

• It could record continuously for several minutes without interruption.

• It was heavy and difficult to maneuver for dynamic shots.

What custom-made camera equipment was necessary for certain shots, particularly on cliff-tops?

• A sophisticated remote-controlled drone

• A professional Steadicam rig

• Tracks, a dolly, and a camera crane

• Underwater camera housing

What was the guiding principle for creating special effects in the film, as demonstrated by the fake machete?

• To use advanced computer-generated imagery (CGI)

• To keep effects as simple and practical as possible

• To outsource all special effects to professional studios

• To prioritize realism over cost, regardless of complexity

How many times did the couple visit the house mentioned in the video?

• Three or four times

• Ten to twenty times

• Thirty or forty times

• Over fifty times

What was the height of the exact replica of the house built for the film?

• 3 meters

• 5 meters

• 10 meters

• 15 meters

How was the missile's flight path controlled in the finished film?

• It was guided by remote control

• It traveled on a fishing line

• It was launched from a fixed position

• It followed a pre-programmed trajectory