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Cinematography in Indian Documentary Films

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Cinematography in Indian Documentary Films. It covers various aspects of cinematography, including camera techniques, lighting, composition, and editing.
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Which cinematographer is known for his work in the documentary film "Anhey Ghorey Da Daan"?

  1. Subrata Mitra

  2. V.K. Murthy

  3. Ramchandra Rao

  4. Mani Kaul


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mani Kaul was the cinematographer for the documentary film "Anhey Ghorey Da Daan", which was released in 1970.

What is the name of the camera movement that involves moving the camera horizontally along a track?

  1. Panning

  2. Tilting

  3. Zooming

  4. Tracking


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tracking is a camera movement that involves moving the camera horizontally along a track.

Which lighting technique involves placing a light source behind the subject to create a halo effect?

  1. Backlighting

  2. Sidelighting

  3. Toplighting

  4. Frontlighting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Backlighting is a lighting technique that involves placing a light source behind the subject to create a halo effect.

What is the term for the arrangement of elements within a frame?

  1. Composition

  2. Framing

  3. Perspective

  4. Depth of field


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Composition is the term for the arrangement of elements within a frame.

Which editing technique involves combining two or more shots to create a single, continuous shot?

  1. Dissolve

  2. Fade

  3. Wipe

  4. Cut


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cut is an editing technique that involves combining two or more shots to create a single, continuous shot.

What is the name of the documentary film that won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2019?

  1. Village Rockstars

  2. Period. End of Sentence.

  3. The Edge of Democracy

  4. Honeyland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Village Rockstars won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2019.

Which cinematographer is known for his work in the documentary film "Charulata"?

  1. Subrata Mitra

  2. V.K. Murthy

  3. Ramchandra Rao

  4. Mani Kaul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrata Mitra was the cinematographer for the documentary film "Charulata", which was released in 1964.

What is the name of the camera movement that involves moving the camera vertically along a track?

  1. Panning

  2. Tilting

  3. Zooming

  4. Tracking


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tilting is a camera movement that involves moving the camera vertically along a track.

Which lighting technique involves placing a light source above the subject to create a dramatic effect?

  1. Backlighting

  2. Sidelighting

  3. Toplighting

  4. Frontlighting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Toplighting is a lighting technique that involves placing a light source above the subject to create a dramatic effect.

What is the term for the use of color in a film?

  1. Color grading

  2. Color correction

  3. Color palette

  4. Color theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Color palette is the term for the use of color in a film.

Which editing technique involves gradually fading one shot into another?

  1. Dissolve

  2. Fade

  3. Wipe

  4. Cut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dissolve is an editing technique that involves gradually fading one shot into another.

What is the name of the documentary film that won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2018?

  1. Village Rockstars

  2. Period. End of Sentence.

  3. The Edge of Democracy

  4. Honeyland


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Period. End of Sentence. won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2018.

Which cinematographer is known for his work in the documentary film "Pather Panchali"?

  1. Subrata Mitra

  2. V.K. Murthy

  3. Ramchandra Rao

  4. Mani Kaul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrata Mitra was the cinematographer for the documentary film "Pather Panchali", which was released in 1955.

What is the name of the camera movement that involves rotating the camera around its own axis?

  1. Panning

  2. Tilting

  3. Zooming

  4. Tracking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Panning is a camera movement that involves rotating the camera around its own axis.

Which lighting technique involves placing a light source in front of the subject to create a flat, even light?

  1. Backlighting

  2. Sidelighting

  3. Toplighting

  4. Frontlighting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Frontlighting is a lighting technique that involves placing a light source in front of the subject to create a flat, even light.

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