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Production Assistant: PA Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, film
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The person responsible for applying cosmetics to the talent's face and body - giving them the intended appearance in front of the camera






2. A person who moves the equipment - scenery - and props on a studio set






3. The person responsible for the audio/sound quality on the production and related equipment






4. The portion of the program that you can see






5. The person who creates the titles for the program using a character generator






6. Production personnel that are normally not seen by the camera and generally includes equipment operators.






7. Any of the cosmetics applied to a performer's skin to change or enhance their appearance






8. The general aesthetics of the show






9. Production personnel that work behind the scenes and generally includes management and designers






10. involves placing items in the camera's frame by operating the camera and tripod






11. The person - or people - who provide/s the funding necessary to produce the program






12. The person responsible for the audio/sound quality on the production and related equipment






13. Anyone seen by the camera - whether or not they have a speaking or any other significant role in the program - as well as individuals who provide only their vocal skills to the production






14. Any activity on a program that occurs prior to the time that the cameras begin rolling. This includes production meetings - set construction - costume design - music composition - scriptwriting - and location surveys






15. The portion of a program that you can hear






16. The person who is in charge of the creative aspects of the program and interacts with the entire staff






17. The person who decides the placement of lighting instruments - the appropriate color of light to use - and which lamps should be used in the instruments






18. A signal that implies something specific is to happen






19. The person who handles the business portion of the production by negotiating the fees for goods - services - and other contracts by determining the staffing requirements based on the needs of each production






20. Production personnel that work behind the scenes and generally includes management and designers






21. person who keeps all the production equipment functioning at its optimum performance level






22. The person who runs the piece of equipment that captures the video images of the program






23. The general aesthetics of the show






24. Any of the activities performed after a program has been shot. This includes music beds - editing - audio overdubs - titles - and duplication






25. A person who moves the equipment - scenery - and props on a studio set






26. The collective name given to all the talent participating in a production






27. involves placing items in the camera's frame by operating the camera and tripod






28. The actual shooting of the program






29. The person who manages the video equipment and is ultimately responsible for the technical quality of the video signal






30. The portion of a program that you can hear






31. Any activity on a program that occurs prior to the time that the cameras begin rolling. This includes production meetings - set construction - costume design - music composition - scriptwriting - and location surveys






32. Everyone involved in the production - both staff and talent






33. Anything the audience sees in a video picture that did not really happen the way it appears on the screen






34. The collective name given to all the talent participating in a production






35. The person responsible for placing the entire production on paper






36. The person responsible for applying cosmetics to the talent's face and body - giving them the intended appearance in front of the camera






37. The person who provides general assistance around the studio or production facility. The PA is commonly hired to fill a variety of positions when key personnel are sick - out of town - working on another production - or otherwise unavailable.






38. The person who provides general assistance around the studio or production facility. The PA is commonly hired to fill a variety of positions when key personnel are sick - out of town - working on another production - or otherwise unavailable.






39. The actual edge of the video picture; the edge of the picture on all four sides






40. The person who creates the titles for the program using a character generator






41. Process of cutting between cameras






42. A person who works with the scriptwriter and is considered to be an expert in the program's subject matter






43. The person who handles the business portion of the production by negotiating the fees for goods - services - and other contracts by determining the staffing requirements based on the needs of each production






44. Anything placed on a set that stops the distant view of the camera. Outside the studio - scenery may be a building or the horizon.






45. Any of the activities performed after a program has been shot. This includes music beds - editing - audio overdubs - titles - and duplication






46. The person who is the director's eyes and ears in the studio - the floor manager relays the director's commands to the studio personnel.






47. A signal that implies something specific is to happen






48. The person - or people - who provide/s the funding necessary to produce the program






49. Person who purchases materials and services in the creation of a finished program






50. The person who is in charge of the creative aspects of the program and interacts with the entire staff