Welcome to the Filmmaking Quiz!

Think you’ve got what it takes to call “Action!” like a pro? Whether you’re just starting out or brushing up on your filmmaking knowledge, this quiz is here to test your skills from pre-production planning to post-production polish. Don’t worry, it’s not about perfection. It’s about understanding the key tools and techniques behind the magic of the movies.

Ready to roll? Lights, camera… quiz!

1) What stage of filmmaking involves planning, scripting, and casting?

2) What is the main purpose of a storyboard?

3) What term describes the moment when a story takes a significant turn?

4) An establishing shot is often used at the beginning of a scene.

5) In film-making, what is the term for the angle where the camera looks down on the subject?

6) In filmmaking, what is the term for lighting that creates strong contrasts between light and shadow?

7) Want your character to look powerful, even intimidating? Point the camera…

8) Low angle shots have the effect of:

9) High angle shots have the effect of:

10) What does color grading achieve in post-production?