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Introduction To Media Arts - Full Sail University
IMA Film, Electricity, Magnetism, Televsion
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Undergraduate 1
12/04/2010

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Term
ELECTRICITY
Definition

Energy resulting from the existence of charged particles. “Static or Current” (Flow of electronics)

Term
PROTONS
Definition
Positive electrical charge
Term
NEUTRONS
Definition
No electrical charge
Term
ELECTRONS
Definition
Negative Electrical Charge
Term
AC
Definition
Alternating current (used for long distances) Flows in 2 directions, used for distribution.
Term
DC
Definition
Direct Current (used for short distances), Flows in ONE direction. Used in electronics (think batteries).
Term
NIKOLA TESLA
Definition
Supported Alternating Current (Created Tesla Coil and Induction Motor) "Human Conductor"
Term
THOMAS EDISON
Definition
Supported Direct Current, also tried to scare people from AC. 
Term
WHEN DID AC BEAT DC?
Definition
When the Niagra Fall Plant successfully opened in 1896.
Term
What is INDUCTANCE?
Definition
Moving Magnetic Field Past Metal Creates Voltage.
Term
WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET?
Definition
IMAGE IT TO BE A FACE. LEFT EYE, RIGHT EYE, AND MOUTH (LEFT IS NEUTRAL, RIGHT IS "HOT" AND THE "MOUTH" IS THE GROUND.
Term
What is a DIAGRAM?
Definition
Electron Flow and one pole only.
Term
What does COILING WIRE create?
Definition
It creates two poles.
Term
What is MAGNETISM?
Definition

PERMANENT (Artificial or Natural)

ELECTROMAGNETS (Coiling of the wire)

Term
What is a MAGNETIC FIELD?
Definition
Can be created with electricity sent through wire.
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What is ELECTRICAL GENERATION?
Definition
Rotation of a Magnet field past Coils.
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NAME THE ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES?
Definition

Power = WATTS (unit of measure for power)

Current = AMPS (measure for current)

Electromotive Force = VOLTS (how much potential energy you have)

RESISTANCE = Ohms in DC

IMPEDANCE = Ohms in AC

Term
What is Current?
Definition
AMPS
Term
What is Electromotive Force?
Definition
VOLTS
Term
What is Impedance?
Definition
Ohms in AC
Term
What is Power?
Definition
Watts
Term
Who developed the HELIOGRAPH?
Definition

 

Developer: Joseph Niepce

Heliograph is one of the first photographic process.

Term
What is Resistance?
Definition
Ohms in DC
Term
Who developed the DAGUERREOTYPE?
Definition
Developed by Louis Daguerre
Term
What did Edweard Muybridge develope?
Definition
Multi-Camera System
Term
Who is Louise Le Prince?
Definition
Filmed the first motion picture; Roundhay Garden Scene.
Term
KINETOGRAPH
Definition
The first motion picture camera, Patented by Thomas Edison.
Term
What are the Film Formats for Rolled Film?
Definition

16mm Cheap (Television)

35mm Most Common (95% of movies shot on it)

70mm (Large Widescreen, aka IMAX)

Term
Who invented Cinematograph?
Definition
The Lumiere Brothers
Term
Who was the Pioneer of Special FX and Science Fiction Movies?
Definition
George Melies!
Term
What is FANTASOUND?
Definition
Multi-Channel Optical Sound. Used L, C, R channels.
Term
Who is Sir William Crookes?
Definition
Used Negative charged electrode in a vacuum. Basis of CRT display.
Term
Who is Lee DeForest?
Definition
Created Audion (Vacuum Tube), which amplifies signals.
Term
Who is John Logie Baird?
Definition
Invented Mechanical Television. BCC takes notice of this invention in 1929.
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Who is Philo T. Farnsworth?
Definition
Created 1st all Electronic Television Picture.
Term
Who is Vladimir Zworykin?
Definition
Lost Patent race against Farnsworth.
Term
What is the movie Don Juan know for?
Definition
1st feature with synchronized sound.
Term
Modern Sound Format(S) DOLBY STEREO
Definition
Dolby "A Type" Noise Reduction (4-Channel)
Term
What is THX?
Definition
Thomas Holden Xperiment, It is NOT a sound format (Certification required)
Term
What is a CIRCUIT?
Definition
An unbroken path to produce work.
Term
What is a TRANSFORMER?
Definition
It changes voltage. Block DC Current.
Term
What is a CAPACITOR?
Definition
It stores and supplements energy.
Term
What is a RESISTOR?
Definition
Restricts flow of electrons (ex. light switch, OFF, no resistance, turning ON is adding resistance)
Term
What is a TRANSISTOR?
Definition
Amplifies, detects, or switches. It replaced vacuum tubes.
Term
What is a TRANSDUCER?
Definition
Convert forms of energy (Microphones, Speakers, Phonograph needle)
Term
What makes a CONDENSER MIC?
Definition

Two oppositely charged plates create capacitance. (Protection Screen, Diaphragm, Backing plate)

WIDE FREQUENCY RAGE, EXPENSIVE, FRAGILE!!!

Term
What makes a DYNAMIC MIC?
Definition

Wire coil moving in a magnet field induces audio signal.

CAN HANDLE SPL, INEXPENSIVE AND TOUGH!!!

Term
When did AC beat DC?
Definition
When the Niagra Falls Plant successfully opened in 1896.
Term
In FILM, what is the role of the PRODUCER?
Definition
Oversees ALL aspects of project (budget, schedule, location, crew, etc.)
Term
In FILM, what is the role of the DIRECTOR?
Definition
Accomplishes the producer's vision. Focuses on talent and scene. Responsible for technical aspect, writers and head of camera crew.
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In FILM, what is the role of the PRODUCTION DESIGNER?
Definition
Manager the Art Department. Designs sets, location, costumes and props.
Term
In FILM, what is the role of the CINEMATOGRAPHER?
Definition
Responsible for the images captured by the camera. Decides lighting, camera angles and movement. A.K.A. Director of Photography.
Term
In FILM, what is the role of the GAFFER?
Definition
Chief set electrician.
Term
In FILM, what is the role of BEST BOY ELECTRIC?
Definition
Gaffers #1 Assistant.
Term
In FILM, what is the role of Electrical Uitility?
Definition
Electrical laborer.
Term
In FILM, what is the role of KEY GRIPS?
Definition
Head of grip department.
Term
In, FILM what is the role of the GRIP?
Definition
General Laborer.
Term
What is the process of making a film?
Definition

Development (Story/Script)

Pre-Production (Building team/raise funds/ find location/build set)

Production (Capture image and sound)

Post-Production (Edit image and sound merge special effects)

Distribution/Exhibition (Marketing, i.e. trailers)

Term
What are the 4 parts of TV SIGNAL?
Definition

LUMINANCE (Luma): Brightness

CHROMINANCE (Chroma) : Color

TIMING AND BLANKING PULSES

AUDIO

Term
What is TELECINE?
Definition
Process to convert film frames into video frames.
Term
What is POST-PRODUCTION?
Definition
Editing video and sound to complete a production.
Term
What is SMPTE TIME CODE?
Definition

ALLOWS FOR FRAME ACCURATE EDITING

"Backbone" of computerized editing.

Society of Motion Picture and Television Editors.

Term
What are HDTV STANDARDS?
Definition

720p

1080i

1080p

Can playback frame rates of 24, 30, or 60 frames per second.

Term
What is PROGRESSIVE SCANNING?
Definition
All lines drawn one after another on the screen, not odd and even separate.
Term
What is PAN and SCAN?
Definition
Process used to convert film to video aspect ratios.
Term
What is DIGITAL LIGHT PROCESSING?
Definition
Uses a Digital Micromirror Device (DMD)
Term
Who is Louise Le Prince?
Definition
Filmed first single lens camera in 1888 called MKII
Term
Who is George Eastman?
Definition
Developed FIRST consumer camera. The "Kodak" used a film roll, not metal plates.
Term
Who is D.W. Griffith?
Definition

Father of film grammer.

CREATED FIRST MAJOR FEATURE MOTION FILM. "Birth of A Nation"

Term
What is Sound Speed?
Definition
The Transition from silent to sound.
Term
What about Mechanical Sound?
Definition
Most common. Made originally for Warner Bros. Bell Labs develope VITAPHONE for Warner Bro. for mechanical sound process.
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