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






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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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8. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The agency which sets industry standards for broadcasting TV equipment in the U.S is the_______.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. When uploading a document for Win Que where should you put the file at?






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






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






35. The shot which includes a person from head to foot is abbreviated as ___






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






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






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






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






50. 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