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Video Production Vocab

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The device ised to measute light intensity in the studio is the ______ light meter.






2. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. The system of lighting the subject brightly & leaving the backround in the darkness is called_____ lighting.






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






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






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






13. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






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






17. 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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18. The system of lighting the subject brightly & leaving the backround in the darkness is called_____ lighting.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Shot from beginning to end and recorded






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Text and graphics are composed using a _____ system






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






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






37. 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






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






39. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






41. Dollying will decrease the _____ of ______.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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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