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Video Production Vocab

Subject : performing-arts
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Responsible for writing the script






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Responsible for assisting the director






27. 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






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






29. Dollying will decrease the _____ of ______.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. The purpose of interlaced scanning is to prevent_____.






38. Assists the director or producer with production needs






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






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






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






42. 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






43. Responsible for assisting the producer






44. 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






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






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






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






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






49. Transmitted live to the viewing audience






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






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