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






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






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






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






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






6. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Responsible for assisting the producer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. When saving a CG make sure that 2D is selected in the ____ _____ of the Properties window.






33. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






34. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






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






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






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