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






2. Shows the scene from various viewpoints and begin to feel a sense of space as we build up a mental image of a situation although the camera is only showing us a small section of the scene in each shot






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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






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






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






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






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






13. The area of the directors screen that can be counted on to be seen by the home viewer is called the_____.






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






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






16. Responsible for assisting the producer






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






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






20. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






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






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






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






27. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






28. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Responsible for assisting the producer






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






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






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






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






50. Assists the director or producer with production needs