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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 axis extending straight out from the camera lens is called the _ axis






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






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






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






5. Shot from beginning to end and recorded






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






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






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






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






40. 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


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






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






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






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






45. Dollying will decrease the _____ of ______.






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






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






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






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






50. Responsible for assisting the director