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






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






3. Responsible for assisting the director






4. We encode color infor in video by munipulating _____.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






17. To insure safety - it is most important that the ____ bolt on the lighting instrument always be kept tight.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Dollying will decrease the _____ of ______.






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






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






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






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






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






41. Dollying will decrease the _____ of ______.






42. 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






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






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






45. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






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






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






48. Shot from beginning to end and recorded






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






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