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






2. Responsible for assisting the director






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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






13. Responsible for writing the script






14. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Responsible for assisting the producer






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. The inverse square law would suggest that ______ the ____ is the most efficient method of making a mahor change in light intensity






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






49. Responsible for assisting the director






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