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






2. Set lights should always be hung with the lamp at the ___ of the instrument.






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






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






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






6. 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






7. 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






8. Some directors imagine that they are using their cameras to show their audience 'things as they are'






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






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






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






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






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






14. Shot from beginning to end and recorded






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






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






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






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






19. 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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20. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






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






24. Some directors imagine that they are using their cameras to show their audience 'things as they are'






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






26. The instrument which provides an objective measure of the luminance in a TV picture is the_______.






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






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






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






30. Text and graphics are composed using a _____ system






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






32. 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






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






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






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






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






37. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






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






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






40. The most common type of microphone used as a professional lavalier is the________.






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






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






43. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






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






45. Generally responsible for a specific production. Usually concerned with the business organization - budget - choice of staff and crew.






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






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






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






49. When one camera is used to cut a hole in another camera picture to insert lettering the process is called ____.






50. When one camera is used to cut a hole in another camera picture to insert lettering the process is called ____.