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






2. The ratio of the width of the screen to it's height is called the _____ ratio.






3. Responsible for the sound balance as well as the technical and artistic quality of the program sound






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






5. Responsible for the sound balance as well as the technical and artistic quality of the program sound






6. Shot from beginning to end and recorded






7. The average color temperature of sunlight on a clear day is ____ ______ calvin.






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






9. 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






10. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






11. Responsible for designing and implementing the graphics for the production






12. Black level is normally set at ____ IEEE units for analog video






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






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






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






17. Responsible for writing the script






18. The method of timing a script by giving time remaining is called ____ timing.






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






20. Selects - compiles - and cuts video and audio to produce programs






21. The set unit commonly used to represent a wall is called a____.






22. To seperate program information from station ID's and commercial we should prob use ____.






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






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






25. The average color temperature of sunlight on a clear day is ____ ______ calvin.






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






27. The crew member most responsible for timing the shows is the _____.






28. Video tape formats that record the luminance and chroma information at seperate locations are called ______ formats.






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






30. The message # displayed on the chyron CG screen is usually the number of the ____ page.






31. The inverse square law would suggest that ______ the ____ is the most efficient method of making a mahor change in light intensity






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






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






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






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






36. In most cases the studio technician takes his/her cues from the _____ ________.






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






38. The VCR operator should call out 'speed' when the ____ indicator light remains on.






39. The triggers for the Kayak Valley are ______ -_____ -_____ -and_____.






40. Text and graphics are composed using a _____ system






41. The crew member most responsible for timing the shows is the _____.






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






43. Responsible for assisting the director






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






45. 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






46. 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






47. The control usually used to adjust white levels is the____.






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






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






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