RTF318 Final EXAM 2025/2026 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ / NEWEST EXAM!!
What is the max wattage can you plug into a circuit in Austin (assume 120
volts) with a 20 Amp breaker? - ANSWERS-2400 watts
If the brightest spot in your scene is 16 times brighter than the darkest spot
how much latitude do you need for it all to be exposed properly? -
ANSWERS-4 stops
A high key to fill lighting ration (also known as low key lighting) will do
which of the following? - ANSWERS-maximize shadows
a higher color temperature creates light that is... - ANSWERS-cooler
Which of the following DOES NOT go in front of the light? - ANSWERS-
filters
Who is responsible for using the "clapper" on set? - ANSWERS-AC
Which of the following would reduce my exposure by one half? -
ANSWERS-Moving the light twice as far away, stopping down one fstop,
doubling my frame rate
Naturalistic lighting means using the available light in a location without
bringing in additional lighting - ANSWERS-false
,Underscoring is present, up-front music that drives the narrative ( i . e . m o
n t a g e o r c h a s e scene music, transitional music, etc). - ANSWERS-
false
checkerboarding is placing dissimilar audio material on different tracks so
that in the final mix, the sound mixer can process the different tracks to
achieve a smooth and cohesive result. - ANSWERS-true
The color temperature of an HMI light and a tungsten light are the same. -
ANSWERS-false
You don't have to think about sound and sound design until after you are
shot out. - ANSWERS-false
Dramatization - ANSWERS-transforming what is vague and internal into a
series of viewable and audible actions and events
sympathetic character - ANSWERS-a figure with whom audiences can
identify, empathize, or sympathize
antipathetic character - ANSWERS-character who is unkind, unpleasant,
mean, or despicable and offers a glimpse at something fascinating,
intriguing, and engaging to watch
Dramatic situation (premise): - ANSWERS-involves a character in a
situation and their response to that situation
, Central dramatic question: - ANSWERS-what emerges from the chemical
reaction between a particular character in a particular situation
Direct Conflict - ANSWERS-character encounters obstacles to accomplish
something
Conflict-driven story - ANSWERS-the story's forward momentum is
generated by conflicts that keep your central character from achieving their
identifiable goal
oppposing force - ANSWERS-obstacles
antagonist - ANSWERS-character who stands in the way or is struggling for
a contradictory goal
plot - ANSWERS-he order of events in your firm - the unfolding of the story
in scenes and the order of those scenes
screenplay - ANSWERS-the literary expression of the story, characters,
actions, locations, and tone of your firm written in a specialized dramatic
script format
script development - ANSWERS-working and reworking your film's story
material, adding, cutting, or refining details along the way
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ / NEWEST EXAM!!
What is the max wattage can you plug into a circuit in Austin (assume 120
volts) with a 20 Amp breaker? - ANSWERS-2400 watts
If the brightest spot in your scene is 16 times brighter than the darkest spot
how much latitude do you need for it all to be exposed properly? -
ANSWERS-4 stops
A high key to fill lighting ration (also known as low key lighting) will do
which of the following? - ANSWERS-maximize shadows
a higher color temperature creates light that is... - ANSWERS-cooler
Which of the following DOES NOT go in front of the light? - ANSWERS-
filters
Who is responsible for using the "clapper" on set? - ANSWERS-AC
Which of the following would reduce my exposure by one half? -
ANSWERS-Moving the light twice as far away, stopping down one fstop,
doubling my frame rate
Naturalistic lighting means using the available light in a location without
bringing in additional lighting - ANSWERS-false
,Underscoring is present, up-front music that drives the narrative ( i . e . m o
n t a g e o r c h a s e scene music, transitional music, etc). - ANSWERS-
false
checkerboarding is placing dissimilar audio material on different tracks so
that in the final mix, the sound mixer can process the different tracks to
achieve a smooth and cohesive result. - ANSWERS-true
The color temperature of an HMI light and a tungsten light are the same. -
ANSWERS-false
You don't have to think about sound and sound design until after you are
shot out. - ANSWERS-false
Dramatization - ANSWERS-transforming what is vague and internal into a
series of viewable and audible actions and events
sympathetic character - ANSWERS-a figure with whom audiences can
identify, empathize, or sympathize
antipathetic character - ANSWERS-character who is unkind, unpleasant,
mean, or despicable and offers a glimpse at something fascinating,
intriguing, and engaging to watch
Dramatic situation (premise): - ANSWERS-involves a character in a
situation and their response to that situation
, Central dramatic question: - ANSWERS-what emerges from the chemical
reaction between a particular character in a particular situation
Direct Conflict - ANSWERS-character encounters obstacles to accomplish
something
Conflict-driven story - ANSWERS-the story's forward momentum is
generated by conflicts that keep your central character from achieving their
identifiable goal
oppposing force - ANSWERS-obstacles
antagonist - ANSWERS-character who stands in the way or is struggling for
a contradictory goal
plot - ANSWERS-he order of events in your firm - the unfolding of the story
in scenes and the order of those scenes
screenplay - ANSWERS-the literary expression of the story, characters,
actions, locations, and tone of your firm written in a specialized dramatic
script format
script development - ANSWERS-working and reworking your film's story
material, adding, cutting, or refining details along the way
