Lesson 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
1. Which type of controlled action film or videotape does the recruiting command
use?
a.
Soldier common task orientation films
b.
Historical film productions or videotapes
c.
Joint optical interservice network productions
d.
Documentaries that show recruits what the Army was like in WWII, Korea,
and Vietnam
2.
What are the lengths of controlled action films?
a.
5 to 10 minutes
b.
3 minutes to 1 hour
c.
1 minute to 5 minutes
d.
30 seconds to 1 minute
3. There are five basic elements of story construction.
Introduction, buildup,
and ending are three of them. What are the other two elements?
a.
Mood and location
b.
Music and sound effects
c.
Central theme and climax
d.
Dialogue and action
4. What are the minimum number of technicians needed for a military controlled
action production?
a.
25
b.
15
c.
6
d.
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5. What must you always be prepared for when filming or taping a controlled action
production?
a.
Climatic extremes in the weather
b.
Long delays due to transportation foul-ups
c.
Interference from local unions or guilds
d.
All of the above
6.
You are told to shoot a master shot.
What would you do?
a.
Film a set series of LSs, MSs, and CUs
b.
Film a continuous shot of an entire sequence
c.
Shoot a series of reverse angles and long shots
d.
Shoot CUs, LSs, and cutaways
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