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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. The ratio of the width of the screen to it's height is called the _____ ratio.






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






10. Text and graphics are composed using a _____ system






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






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






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






14. Responsible for assisting the director






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






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






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






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






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






20. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






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






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






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






24. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






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






28. Shot from beginning to end and recorded






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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


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






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






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






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






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






45. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






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






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






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