THE FILMMAKER'S CHALLENGE Test Your Knowledge! In all great screenplays, there are two stories concerning the protagonist. What are they?  Assuming a great script, what is the first consideration in the filmmaking process? In dealing with a studio, what is the difference between a production/distribution deal and a step deal? What is the best and worst way to convey story exposition? What problem does fluorescent lights create and how is it solved when shooting with film? Video? How do you set exposure when shooting in video? How does the creative process work? Be specific! DSLRs created a revolution in low budget filmmaking. What are the pros and cons of using them? (hint: see this sample lesson) What are the key differences between SD, HD, and Ultra HD digital video formats? You are shooting in DV for later transfer to film. Discuss two camera adjustments that are essential. What is the difference between movie dialogue and real life conversation? What are the two requirements for a smooth match cut in editing. What is the difference between a VU meter and a peak meter in recording sound? What is the single most important element of the filmmaking process? A long shotgun mic must always be used with what? What is the most common yet least desirable shot structure when editing a scene? In a distribution deal, what is the key to insuring the distributor's commitment to your film? What is the difference between asynchronous and contrapuntal sound? Aside from interpretation of the script, what are the director's two primary concerns? Your movie is shot.  How much of the filmmaking process have you completed: 90% or 50%? Your film opened poorly at the box office. Does it mean that it is a failure or is there another possibility? What is the difference between an incident meter and a reflective meter? How do you take readings with each? What determines the length of a shot when editing? Some people are not very imaginative. Can their creativity be sparked, or is it hopeless? What is "jamming sync?" Discuss the power of asynchronous sound. Why use action compression when cutting? How is it done? You are picking up contact noise on a lav.  What's the best way to fix the problem? Name the one thing every key scene must have? What is the biggest quality issue in low budget filmmaking? What is the difference between editing a continuous action scene and a montage scene? The purpose of this quiz is to show that filmmaking is not simply about "shooting" or "deal making" or "directing actors." Rather, it is a highly complex process, spanning several interrelated disciplines. To be a consummate filmmaker, you must have a basic understanding of all the key areas involved. The goal of Film School Online is to teach you this essential and sometimes elusive material in a way that is both structured and enjoyable.