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






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






3. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Responsible for assisting the director






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






15. Text and graphics are composed using a _____ system






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






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






32. Shot from beginning to end and recorded






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






43. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






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






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






46. Dollying will decrease the _____ of ______.






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






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






49. Responsible for assisting the director






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