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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. Responsible for designing and implementing the graphics for the production






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






3. Responsible for setting up their cameras and then operating the cameras to capture the video images requested by the director






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Single- Camera production - in which one camera is used to shoot a segment or an entire show. Multi-Camera production a production switcher links two 3 or more cameras - and their outputs are selected or blended as required by the director






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






12. When inserting a picture - beforehand create or edit it to be ____pixels wide by ____ pixels high.






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






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






15. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Responsible for assisting the producer






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






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






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






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






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






28. When inserting a picture - beforehand create or edit it to be ____pixels wide by ____ pixels high.






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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


36. A series of shots that can stand alone is called a_____.






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






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






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






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






41. Single- Camera production - in which one camera is used to shoot a segment or an entire show. Multi-Camera production a production switcher links two 3 or more cameras - and their outputs are selected or blended as required by the director






42. 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






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






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






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






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






47. Responsible for setting up their cameras and then operating the cameras to capture the video images requested by the director






48. Dollying will decrease the _____ of ______.






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






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