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






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






3. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






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






6. Text and graphics are composed using a _____ system






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Responsible for assisting the producer






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






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






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






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






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






24. Text and graphics are composed using a _____ system






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






26. Responsible for assisting the director






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






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






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






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






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






32. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






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






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






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






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






37. Responsible for assisting the director






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






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






49. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






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