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






2. 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






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Responsible for the sound balance as well as the technical and artistic quality of the program sound






24. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Responsible for the sound balance as well as the technical and artistic quality of the program sound






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






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






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






35. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Responsible for conceiving - designing - and organizing the scenic treatment for a production






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






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






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






50. The shot which includes a person from head to foot is abbreviated as ___