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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 series of shots that can stand alone is called a_____.






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






3. 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






4. 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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5. All camera movements are designed by direction of movements of the ____.






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






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






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






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






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






11. Responsible for assisting the director






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






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






14. Text and graphics are composed using a _____ system






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






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






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






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






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






28. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






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






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






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






34. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Dollying will decrease the _____ of ______.






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