Film Production Assistant2025
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A film introduced in 1936, was created for the 35 mm still photography market. It was the first accurate, inexpensive, easy- to use and reliable method for creating colour photographs:
What type of lens is known for its ability to focus vertically and horizontally lines at the same time?
The light source that casts sharp, well define shadows is called ______
What does the lens diaphragm control?
Consider the following statements:
I. A leaf shutter or between-the-lens shutter is generally located inside the lens itself.
II. A focal-plane shutter is built into the camera and is located directly in front of the film.
Choose the correct option:
I. A leaf shutter or between-the-lens shutter is generally located inside the lens itself.
II. A focal-plane shutter is built into the camera and is located directly in front of the film.
Choose the correct option:
What was the purpose of using camera obscuras to study eclipses?
The 19th-century photography technique that relied on the use of egg whites to create sharp, glossy images is:
When would you use a telephoto lens?
Arnold Newman (1918-2006) was an American photographer known for his pioneering work in:
Adobe Systems develops Photoshop, which is available for ______
Match the following and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Column - I:
1) Shows you the scene directly through the lens.
2) The light comes directly from the subject, through the lens to a ground glass viewing screen.
3) Shows you a scene through a small window.
4) Instead of an exposing film, the light rays excite a computer chip to capture photograph onto a memory card.
Column - II:
i) Rangefinder Camera
ii) SLR Camera
iii) Digital Camera
iv) View Camera
Choose the correct option:
Column - I:
1) Shows you the scene directly through the lens.
2) The light comes directly from the subject, through the lens to a ground glass viewing screen.
3) Shows you a scene through a small window.
4) Instead of an exposing film, the light rays excite a computer chip to capture photograph onto a memory card.
Column - II:
i) Rangefinder Camera
ii) SLR Camera
iii) Digital Camera
iv) View Camera
Choose the correct option:
Which precious metal was most widely used in 19th-century photography?
An eye-level shot has what effect on the viewer?
The famous 'Migrant Mother' photograph taken by American photographer:
An image will have 256 variations in color per pixel if the image has a bit depth of
The camera must be fast enough (in frames per second) to create an illusion of motion consistent with the phenomenon of ______
I. image capture
II. persistence of vision
III. image projection
Consider the above statement, choose the correct option:
I. image capture
II. persistence of vision
III. image projection
Consider the above statement, choose the correct option:
A shift lens is also known as a:
What is a characteristic of a macro lens?
A 1984 portrait taken by American photojournalist Steve McCurry that was later published as the cover photograph for the June 1985 issue of National Geographic:
Fill in the blanks with the setting to make both exposures equivalent.
The I/O devices are sometimes called the peripheral devices because they surround the CPU and memory of the computer system.
Which camera (from around 1984) used solar energy to assist the batteries?
Which feature allows the camera to take multiple shots in quick succession?
Match the following and select the most appropriate answer from the codes given below:
Column - I:
1) Silver gelatin print
2) Cibachrome print
3) Carte-de-visite
4) Ambrotypes
Column - II:
i) a kind of photographs on glass
ii) is generally developed-out instead of printed-out
iii) a silver dye bleach print
iv) a paper photograph mounted on a thin card
Choose the correct option:
Column - I:
1) Silver gelatin print
2) Cibachrome print
3) Carte-de-visite
4) Ambrotypes
Column - II:
i) a kind of photographs on glass
ii) is generally developed-out instead of printed-out
iii) a silver dye bleach print
iv) a paper photograph mounted on a thin card
Choose the correct option:
A photograph is taken with the following camera settings: ISO 200, f4, 1/500 sec. Which of the following settings give the same exposure as the given setting without adding noise to the image?
Kodak camera was invented by ______
Which of the following are physical devices of a computer?
What part of a digital camera is similar to film in an older camera in that it captures the image created by light?
4K resolution is ______?
Which of the following is NOT a point-and-draw device?
A process developed by French physicist Joseph Niepce in 1816 that produced a positive copy of an engraving by exposing a glass plate coated with asphalt-like substance is known as:
The first camera used on the moon:
______ is the name of the default Photoshop workspace.
In October 1854, the first official Indian Photographic Society was launched in which city:
Which of the following is a type of technique in which dumb terminals are connected to a central computer system?
Consider the following statement:
I. Perspective distortion: also called horizontal line convergence, occurs when you angle a camera's sensor plane upward when using a convex lens to photograph a tall building.
II. Tilt control: Tilting is a type of selective focus, controlling the part of a photo that looks sharp by tilting the focal plane in relation to the image sensor plane.
III. Shift control: Shifting allows you to frame your shot without having to move the camera body by shifting the lens parallel to the image plane.
IV. To photograph a mirror: Use the shift feature to shoot into a mirror without you and your camera appearing in the mirror's reflection.
Which of the given statement is/are correct?
I. Perspective distortion: also called horizontal line convergence, occurs when you angle a camera's sensor plane upward when using a convex lens to photograph a tall building.
II. Tilt control: Tilting is a type of selective focus, controlling the part of a photo that looks sharp by tilting the focal plane in relation to the image sensor plane.
III. Shift control: Shifting allows you to frame your shot without having to move the camera body by shifting the lens parallel to the image plane.
IV. To photograph a mirror: Use the shift feature to shoot into a mirror without you and your camera appearing in the mirror's reflection.
Which of the given statement is/are correct?
Rule of thirds in photography is a:
Your black and white print has mottled tones despite full development. Why?
Consider the following statements:
I. The first prototype filmless SLR camera was publicly demonstrated by Sony in August 1981.
II. The first 35mm still camera was developed in 1930.
III. DSLR cameras allow you to combine the camera body with lens attachments of your choice, whether that's a fisheye or a zoom lens.
IV. Invented the first negative from which multiple positive prints could be made.
Which of the given statement is/ are correct?
I. The first prototype filmless SLR camera was publicly demonstrated by Sony in August 1981.
II. The first 35mm still camera was developed in 1930.
III. DSLR cameras allow you to combine the camera body with lens attachments of your choice, whether that's a fisheye or a zoom lens.
IV. Invented the first negative from which multiple positive prints could be made.
Which of the given statement is/ are correct?
Computer monitors are also called VDUs. What does VDU stand for:
In photography, panning is a method of
What is the purpose of "continuous autofocus"?
Consider the following statements:
I. Single-Servo Autofocus: In AF-S mode, the camera locks focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
II. Continuous-Servo Autofocus: In AF-C mode, the camera continuously adjusts focus as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway.
III. Automatic-Servo Autofocus: Some cameras offer an automatic AF mode that switches between AF-S and AF-C depending on whether the subject is stationary or moving.
Which of the given statement is/ are correct?
I. Single-Servo Autofocus: In AF-S mode, the camera locks focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
II. Continuous-Servo Autofocus: In AF-C mode, the camera continuously adjusts focus as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway.
III. Automatic-Servo Autofocus: Some cameras offer an automatic AF mode that switches between AF-S and AF-C depending on whether the subject is stationary or moving.
Which of the given statement is/ are correct?
A Photoshop document can be searched using the key combination:
Match the following and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Column - I:
1) The first advertisement with a photograph is published in Philadelphia
2) William Henry Talbot patents the Calotype process, the first negative-positive process making possible the first multiple copies.
3) Panoramic camera, called the Sutton, is patented
4) First American patent issued in photography to Alexander Wolcott for his camera
Column - II:
i) 1841
ii) 1843
iii) 1840
iv) 1859
Choose the correct option:
Column - I:
1) The first advertisement with a photograph is published in Philadelphia
2) William Henry Talbot patents the Calotype process, the first negative-positive process making possible the first multiple copies.
3) Panoramic camera, called the Sutton, is patented
4) First American patent issued in photography to Alexander Wolcott for his camera
Column - II:
i) 1841
ii) 1843
iii) 1840
iv) 1859
Choose the correct option:
Who managed to achieve the world's first permanent photographic image?
______ is a technique where the subject appears as a dark shape against a brighter background. This effect is achieved by positioning the light source behind the subject, ensuring the subject itself is underexposed.
Match the following and select the most appropriate answer from the codes given below:
Column - I:
1) Wildlife photography
2) Balancing light and shadow within the image to create a sense of depth and dimension
3) Still life photography with the main subject centered within the frame
4) Architectural Photography
Column - II:
i) Centering
ii) Symmetry
iii) Tonal Harmony
iv) Telephoto lens
Choose the correct option:
Column - I:
1) Wildlife photography
2) Balancing light and shadow within the image to create a sense of depth and dimension
3) Still life photography with the main subject centered within the frame
4) Architectural Photography
Column - II:
i) Centering
ii) Symmetry
iii) Tonal Harmony
iv) Telephoto lens
Choose the correct option:
For a view-camera movement, consider the following statements:
I. Side view: Rise and fall move the front or back of the camera in a flat plane, like opening or closing an ordinary window
II. Top view: Shift also moves the front or back of the camera in a flat plane, but from side to side in a motion like moving a sliding door
III. Side View: Tilt tips the front or back of the camera forward or backward around a horizontal axis.
IV. Top view: Swing twists the front or back of the camera around vertical axis to the left or right.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
I. Side view: Rise and fall move the front or back of the camera in a flat plane, like opening or closing an ordinary window
II. Top view: Shift also moves the front or back of the camera in a flat plane, but from side to side in a motion like moving a sliding door
III. Side View: Tilt tips the front or back of the camera forward or backward around a horizontal axis.
IV. Top view: Swing twists the front or back of the camera around vertical axis to the left or right.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
The world's first photographic portrait studio was opened in
Non-destructive editing is provided by all of these masks, so we do not lose the original ______ data of the image when editing the mask.
What is a medium shot of a subject?
The angle of view of a Fisheye lens is ______
Consider the given statements and choose the correct option:
I. Reflective umbrellas have a silver or white interior surface that bounces light back towards the subject, creating a broad, soft light source.
II. Shoot-through umbrellas, are made of mirror like material that reflects amount of entire light without any diffusion.
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
I. Reflective umbrellas have a silver or white interior surface that bounces light back towards the subject, creating a broad, soft light source.
II. Shoot-through umbrellas, are made of mirror like material that reflects amount of entire light without any diffusion.
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
What is the name of the technique where photographs are taken from an elevated position?
What is the purpose of the "Path Selection Tool" in Photoshop 7?
Choose the terms/ terms that directly affect exposure:
Which type of zoom uses the camera's lens to magnify the image?
The mode divides the frame into multiple zones and evaluates the light levels in each zone to determine the most appropriate exposure settings:
Consider the following statements:
Candlepower (CP):
I. is measured in lux.
II. is a unit of measurement for luminous intensity.
III. in modern usage, is sometimes used as a synonym for candle.
IV. is the luminous flux emitted by the source per unit time.
Choose the correct option:
Candlepower (CP):
I. is measured in lux.
II. is a unit of measurement for luminous intensity.
III. in modern usage, is sometimes used as a synonym for candle.
IV. is the luminous flux emitted by the source per unit time.
Choose the correct option:
In the given figure, identify the type of photography and choose the correct option:
[Panels: A - Motion sequence dancers, B - Long exposure jetty landscape, C - Spiral staircase architecture, D - Colored pencil tips macro]
[Panels: A - Motion sequence dancers, B - Long exposure jetty landscape, C - Spiral staircase architecture, D - Colored pencil tips macro]
Which tool on Photoshop helps remove the background from the image?
You want to take a photo with blurred motion. Which of the following actions will accomplish this?
Each element of the matrix is called
A technique to reduce the blurring effects camera shake can have on an image:
Infrared photography is based on which of the following principle?
F-stops, or unit of light collection, have a factor of what?
A long shot is:
Choose the odd one out:
Mirror UP (Mup) release mode in a DSLR helps with:
Which of the following is/are the advantage(s) of using Affinity Photo?
Colour noise means:
Double exposure means:
How do you make smoke more visible in pictures?
How would you create a narrow depth of field?
Which lens type is used in the focusing assembly/mechanism of the camera?
What is a 'dolly'?
Which tool in Photoshop is used to select and mask complex or detailed objects with ease?
Match the following and select the most appropriate answer from the codes given below:
Column - I:
1) Absorbs the quantity of all wavelengths of light
2) Affects only light vibrating at certain angles
3) Controls the relative lightness and darkness tones in a black-and-white photograph
4) Change the relative brightness of colours
Column - II:
i) Contrast filters
ii) Coloured filters
iii) Polarizing filter
iv) Neutral density filter
Choose the correct option:
Column - I:
1) Absorbs the quantity of all wavelengths of light
2) Affects only light vibrating at certain angles
3) Controls the relative lightness and darkness tones in a black-and-white photograph
4) Change the relative brightness of colours
Column - II:
i) Contrast filters
ii) Coloured filters
iii) Polarizing filter
iv) Neutral density filter
Choose the correct option:
Your print needs 8 seconds at f 5.6 (in a diffuser enlarger). You decide to use f11, what is your new exposure?
How did Talbot's calotype work?
Which of the following is not a type of computer code?
What effect does a low F-stop have?
Different types of light sources commonly used in photography and videography are:
Which colour mode is used for digital Image?
On a full frame 35mm DSLR camera, which of the following lenses would be best for portrait work?
Changing the overall sensitivity of the image is:
Emulsion is a:
Who received a Kodak camera in 1916 to take photos at Yosemite?
Wet collodion process was invented in ______
The adjustment of a digital photograph to make its colors appear more realistic:
Zoom lens has a
What does the acronym DSLR stand for?
What is the typical range of ISO values in a digital camera?
What is the advantage of using the RAW format?
With which material is the Plumbicon camera tube made?
Which mode should be used to capture fast-moving subjects?
Which of the following natural element is the primary element in computer chips?
Preferred shutter speed while doing a Pan shot in a photograph should be
Which button would you use to change your camera to Manual (M) shooting
This early type of photography was named after an invention by a French scene painter.
What does white balance adjust in an image?
Long distance photography is facilitated by ______
Aperture/f-stop affects what part(s) of a photo?
Which of the following file formats is commonly used for compressed images?
Which of the following camera uses photo-diodes, MOS capacitors and shift registers?
A digital camera contains a microprocessor. The camera's specification includes: - 20-megapixel resolution, - 32 gigabyte memory card and - autofocus facility. If a compressed image file requires an average 1 byte per pixel, then what is the maximum number of photos that can be stored on the memory card? (1 kilo = 1024)
In manual mode, which two settings are adjusted to control exposure?
Which tube was the only tube to use primary RGB colors?
Which shutter speed is most likely to result in frozen motion?
Which tool in Photoshop is used to create a smooth and gradual transition between colours or tones?
Which component stores the captured image data?
Of which material is the faceplate of a vidicon camera tube made?
Which aperture is larger?
The photographer can portray two things in a single photo in this genre. This technique is called
What type of lens would give a wider depth of field?
Which adjustment option in Photoshop allows you to change the color balance of an image?
Candid pictures:
Which of the following is an advantage of mirrorless cameras over DSLRs?
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