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Video Production Vocab

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The set unit commonly used to represent a wall is called a____.






2. Come in all sizes. Can consist of one person with a camera or network dramatic need a lot of people






3. A related shot used to cover mismatched shots in a singe camera production is called a ______.






4. Using the script format - dialog should always be ____/_____ case.






5. The best instrument to use for a TV key light is a(n) _____ light.






6. On the Grass Valley Kayak switcher the down stream keyer always keys over the _______ bus.






7. TV is linear service which is broadcasting of a program where the network or station decides when the program will show. Non-linear service is making programs available for on-demand service






8. The area of the directors screen that can be counted on to be seen by the home viewer is called the_____.






9. Responsible for conceiving - designing - and organizing the scenic treatment for a production






10. What kind of control panel is on the right side of the Chyron






11. All camera movements are designed by direction of movements of the ____.






12. A horizontal row of buttons on a video switcher is called a ____.






13. Text and graphics are composed using a _____ system






14. Responsible for assisting the producer






15. Responsible for assisting the camera operator in setting up the camera.






16. When voice levels are peaked at 0db on an analog VU meter music should peak no higher than ____ when intended to be heard.






17. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






18. To insure safety - it is most important that the ____ bolt on the lighting instrument always be kept tight.






19. To send your message to the switcher - click on the_____ button at the top of the screen.






20. The additive color mixing - the primary colors are ____ -____ - and _____.






21. When uploading your prompter file you will be prompted to save the file you deleted (the blank script). Do you click yes or no?






22. A TV picture which is washed out with no distinct black result from the ______ being to high






23. The floor manager holds his/her arm in a T shape to indicate __ seconds remaining.






24. We encode color infor in video by munipulating _____.






25. When tone is set at 0VU on the master analog audio board - the audio record levels should be set at ______VU.






26. The most common type of lamp used in the TV studio lights is ____.






27. Shows the scene from various viewpoints and begin to feel a sense of space as we build up a mental image of a situation although the camera is only showing us a small section of the scene in each shot






28. The axis extending straight out from the camera lens is called the _ axis






29. Sound effects info should be placed on the _____ side of the shooting script.






30. The floor manager holds his/her arm in a T shape to indicate __ seconds remaining.






31. We encode color infor in video by munipulating _____.






32. Of the depth of field approxiamately ___ behind the subject.






33. The member of the production team mainly responsible for aesthetic matters is the______.






34. A horizontal row of buttons on a video switcher is called a ____.






35. Dollying will decrease the _____ of ______.






36. The member of the production team mainly responsible for aesthetic matters is the______.






37. When we frame much tighter than head and shoulders this shot is an ____






38. Camera is the 'eye' This is the objective role or the camera can be used in a subjective role. Camera represents the talent's point of view

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39. There are appox. ___ frames of video per sec. analog NTSC TV.






40. Each scene or act is shot - corrected - and polished one at a time






41. Director's primary representative and contact when the director isn't on the set or in the studio.






42. The device ised to measute light intensity in the studio is the ______ light meter.






43. Responsible for writing the script






44. In order to create text to be rolled or crawled - the ___________button must be clicked BEFORE the text is created.-






45. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






46. The system of lighting the subject brightly & leaving the backround in the darkness is called_____ lighting.






47. Generally sits next to the director in the control room and is responsible for operating the television production switcher.






48. Responsible for writing the script






49. Assists the director or producer with production needs






50. Assists the director or producer with production needs