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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 portion of the program that you can see






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






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






4. The person in charge of recording the program onto videotape by correctly operating the VTR equipment






5. The portion of a program that you can hear






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. A signal that implies something specific is to happen






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






14. 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.






15. The person responsible for all the artwork required for the production. This includes computer graphics - traditional works of art - charts - and graphs






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






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






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






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






20. 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






21. 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






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






23. The general aesthetics of the show






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






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






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






27. The lighting director's assistant who often does the actual hauling of heavy instruments up and down ladders






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






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






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






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






32. The actual shooting of the program






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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






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






40. The actual shooting of the program






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






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






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






44. 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






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






46. Process of cutting between cameras






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






48. A signal that implies something specific is to happen






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






50. 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