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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. To seperate program information from station ID's and commercial we should prob use ____.






2. 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






3. The triggers for the Kayak Valley are ______ -_____ -_____ -and_____.






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






12. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






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






14. Dollying will decrease the _____ of ______.






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






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






17. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






31. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






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






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






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






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






37. Responsible for assisting the producer






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






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






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






41. Responsible for assisting the director






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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