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Question 1
The term 480 Resolution lines refers to which aspect of video resolution?
Correct Answer:
Vertical resolution in standard-definition contexts
Explanation:
Vertical resolution is what 480 lines describes. In standard-definition video, resolution was historically described by how many horizontal scan lines run from top to bottom of the image. Saying there are 480 lines means the image is built from 480 horizontal lines stacked vertically, so it tells you how tall the picture is in terms of detail. It doesn’t specify how many pixels wide the image is—that depends on the format and sampling used for the width. It also isn’t about how many frames per second are shown (frame rate) or the width-to-height proportion (aspect ratio). So, 480 resolution lines pin down vertical resolution in SD contexts. For context, NTSC SD typically uses 480 visible lines (out of 525 total), while PAL SD uses about 576 visible lines (out of 625 total).
Question 2
What does the 180° rule state about two characters in a scene?
Correct Answer:
It states that two characters should maintain the same left/right relationship to one another.
Explanation:
The main idea behind this rule is keeping spatial orientation consistent between two characters. It says you should stay on one side of an imaginary line that runs between them, so their left/right relationship stays the same from shot to shot. This preserves clear direction: viewers learn who is looking at whom and how they’re positioned relative to each other. If you cross that line, the characters can seem to switch places or faces, which can confuse the audience and break the sense of space in the scene. So the best answer is that two characters should maintain the same left/right relationship to one another.
Question 3
In screenplay formatting, what does a slug line indicate?
Correct Answer:
A slug line indicates a change of location and time.
Explanation:
Slug lines, also called scene headings, mark the start of a new scene and tell you where it happens and when. They typically begin with INT. for interior or EXT. for exterior, followed by the location and the time of day ( DAY or NIGHT ). This gives everyone reading the script a quick map of where a shot takes place and when, guiding production decisions and pacing the story as you move from one setting to another or shift in time. It’s about transitions in space and time, not about ending a scene, emphasizing dialogue, or showing a character’s emotional state, which are conveyed in other parts of the script. Example: INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY.
Question 4
Which concept posits that visual choices should serve the narrative goals, with an example of a handheld chase shot to convey immediacy?
Correct Answer:
Form follows function
Explanation:
Form follows function is the idea that the way something looks and moves on screen should serve the narrative purpose of the scene. A handheld chase shot embodies this by reflecting immediacy and urgency—the camera's shakiness and close perspective make the pursuit feel real and time-sensitive, directly supporting the scene's goal. Other concepts describe different aspects: mise-en-scène is about what is arranged in the frame; non-diegetic sound deals with audio outside the film's world; and three-act structure is the overall narrative framework. The connection between technique and purpose here is what makes form follows function the correct choice.
Question 5
What is the primary purpose of a beat sheet in pre-production?
Correct Answer:
To outline key emotional turns and plot points for pacing
Explanation:
The primary purpose of a beat sheet is to outline key emotional turns and plot points to control pacing and structure the story. It acts as a lightweight roadmap in pre-production, showing where tension should rise, when events shift the protagonist’s direction, and where major story turns occur (setup, inciting incident, rising action, midpoint, climax). This helps writers and directors align on the narrative flow before committing to dialogue or full scene work, ensuring the story maintains momentum across acts. It’s not used to schedule shoot days, list dialogue lines, or plan character backstories—though backstory can inform the beats. By mapping these beats, the team has a clear blueprint to develop into a full outline or screenplay.
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