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






2. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Text and graphics are composed using a _____ system






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






20. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






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






22. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






25. On the Chyron CG screen a transparent backround is shown as____






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Shot from beginning to end and recorded






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






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






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






39. On the Chyron CG screen a transparent backround is shown as____






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






41. Responsible for assisting the producer






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






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






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






45. 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






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






47. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






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






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






50. Responsible for assisting the producer