The main purpose of production equipment is to __________.

communicate a user’s ideas to an audience

One of the great features of modern video equipment is its __________.

True

Services that we equate with the “new media are considered to be __________ services.

nonlinear

Productions intended for a “no-broadcast” audience are generally known as video productions. (T or F)

True

The foundation of producing effective programs derives from __________.

all of the above

In terms of new media, television is considered to be a __________ service.

linear

The type of equipment required by a production is determined by __________.

all of the above

The approach taken to producing a program is often determined by __________.

both a and b

The __________ will often take notes for a director and handle special shots and program timing.

assistant director

The assembly of video and audio material during post-production is the responsibility of an __________.

The __________ provides general, all-around assistance to a director or producer.

production assistant

The camera operator sets up and operates video cameras. (T or F)

True

A __________ works as a grip, pushes camera dollies, and handles cables.

camera assistant

The role of __________ involves designing, arranging, and controlling all lighting treatment in a production.

lighting director

Independent contractors who work for multiple production companies are known as __________.

freelancers

Designing graphics and operating graphics generation equipment is done by the _________.

graphic designer/operator

Setting up and operating audio equipment during a production is the job of the __________.

The task of operating the production switcher and serving as crew chief is that of the __________.

technical director

When a camera is pivoted from left to right, that move is known as a __________.

pan

The device used to switch between video inputs is the __________.

switcher

When the whole camera and month are moved to the left or the right, the move is called a __________.

When a camera represents the talent’s point of view, it is considered to be __________.

subjective

When the whole camera and month are moved toward or away from a subject, the move is called a __________.

dolly

Directors use intercoms to __________.

to give instruction to the crew

Which of the following types of programs would NOT be appropriate for a multi-camera/control room production? (Choose only one.)

documentary

The gradual replacement transition between two images is called a __________.

dissolve

The instantaneous transition between two images is a __________.

cut

Which of the following types of programs would NOT be appropriate for a single camera style production? (Choose only one.)

life football game

A list of program segments, in order, is called a __________.

format

A successful script must satisfy which two requirements?

fulfills the program’s purpose and is practical

__________ describes the basic information on what is going to happen in a scene.

Action

A complete, continuous sequence of shots is a __________.

 scene

Film-style productions and single-camera videos often use this type of script format.

one-column

In a script, action is shot from different viewpoints by the use of __________.

shots

The setting where a scene will e shot is called its __________.

location

Cards positions near a camera for talent to read are known as __________.

cue cards

The purpose of a script is to __________.

all of the above

Tradition television production often use this type of flexible script format.

two-column

The larger the f-stop number, __________.

Focal length is measured in __________.

millimeters

A short focal length creates this type of angle.

wide angle

Of the following, which f-stop would create the greatest depth of field?

f16

Of the following focal lengths, which would create the widest angle of view?

The small viewfinder with a flexible eyecup is known as the __________.

ENG/EFP viewfinder

Of the following, which focal length would create the most narrow field of view?

1000 mm (the larger the more narrow)

A prime lens has a __________ focal length.

fixed

A long focal length creates this type of angle.

narrow angle

The device that attaches to a camera and is used to attach it quickly to a tripod is the ____________.

quick release

A wide lens angle will cause __________.

deepening of the perception of the z-axis

The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in focus is defined as __________.

depth of field

Crossing the imaginary line of action causes movement to __________.

change direction

The aspect ration of standard television (SD) is __________.

4:3

The aspect ration of high definition television (HDTV) is __________.

16:9

CU is the abbreviation for __________.

close up

Dividing the screens into thirds, both horizontally and vertically for compositional purposes is known as __________.

the rule of thirds

LS is the abbreviation for __________.

Long Shot

When shooting a fast moving subject, the subject should be kept __________.

behind the center of the frame

A narrow lens angle will cause __________.

z-axis compression

An interviewer’s on-camera segments are best shot __________.

Immediately after the Interview

Objects look best on camera when the background has __________.

contrasting tones

A rapid pan that makes a strong impact but can end up in a badly framed picture is a __________.

whip pan

When shooting people, newscasts, studio interviews, and public affairs programs, this is know as informal situations. (T or F)

False

The amount of screen space around a subject in relation to the subject’s position in the screen is referred to as framing (T or F)

True

Interviews with people in their homes, standing in the street, or working are called informal. (T or F)

True

Walking interviews can be difficult because __________.

all of the above

When shooting a moving subject, a __________ camera angle is usually required.

wider

Position cuts, which are made at the point of subject movement, are often called __________.

motivated cuts

Close-up shots wit ha wide angle lens cause distortion. (T or F)

True

Methods of putting talent at ease include __________.

shooting them in a natural setting

Making inexperienced talent look like natural performers is often a function of __________.

extensive editing

Producers often choose professional over amateur talent because __________.

professionals save money and provide quality

The best way for a director to deal with inexperienced talent to __________.

put them at ease and give clear instructions

The device attached to the front of a camera that shows the text of a script is the __________.

teleprompter

A __________ occurs when talent is placed in front of something that gives context to a story.

standup

What is the disadvantage of working with amateur talent?

They may work slowly.

The best professional performers can be counted on to __________.

all of the above

What are the advantages of using professional talent?

both a and b

When producing a program that will feature performers, a director is challenged to __________.

find the right talent to fit the script

Acoustically, hard surfaces cause reflection of sound waves which creates __________.

reverberation

Another term is used to describe a direction microphone’s pickup pattern is __________.

cardioid

__________ are used to adjust specific portions of the audio spectrum.

Graphic equalizers

A highly directional microphone that is used to pick up sound from a distance is a __________ microphone.

shotgun

The devices used to reduce or emphasize the audio dynamic range is a __________.

compressor/expander

A small, clip-on microphone that allows hands-free pickup of a talent’s voice is a __________.

lavaliere microphone

A __________ prevents loud audio from exceeding a system’s upper limit.

limiter

Sounds that add depth and realism to a production are __________.

sound effects

A microphone that is widely used by news reporters and musicians and allows the talent to control sound pickup is a __________ microphone.

hand-held

Ensuring that the quality and level of audio in successive shots matches is called __________.

continuity

A light’s “brightness” is referred to as __________ and affects exposure.

intensity

Sunlight (daylight) and studio (tungsten) light have different __________ and will affect the color quality of a shot.

color temperatures

The most common lighting plan used in studios is __________.

3-point lighting

The __________ light is used to separate the subject from the background.

__________ lights are used to light sets from the floor up.

Cyc

Two main objectives of lighting are __________.

technical and artistic

The __________ light reduces the shadows created by the primary light and is usually a soft, diffused light.

fill

Soft light that illuminates a wide area and softens shadows is __________.

diffused

__________ is attached to the front of a lighting instrument and is used to soften and reduce the intensity of a light.

Diffusion material

The overall color quality of a light is referred to as __________.

color temperature

A background that is visually attractive but does not remind us of a specific style, period, or place is a __________ background.

neutral

By choosing which parts of a location or background to show an audience, a television direction __________ reality.

interprets

A pure black background is also known as a _________.

cameo

Effective sets, regardless of cost, produce the desired illustrations when they _________.

appear to be the real thing

A background that is plain white is called a __________ background.

Altering a “natural” background” is often done so that its appearance __________.

improves

Objects positioned in the foreground of a shot can give a scene a sense of __________.

depth

The aspect ration for high definition television (HDTV) is __________.

16:9

The aspect ration for standard definition (SD) television is:

A set that is built into a studio for regular use is a ___________ set.

permanent

The text materials that recognize those who appear and work on a TV show are the __________.

credits

True

Text that moves horizontally across a television screen is a __________.

crawl

The best types of backgrounds for graphics include __________.

a, b, and c

What should be one of the main purposes of a program’s graphics?

to convey information clearly

Outlining the letters used in a graphic presentation will often make them __________.

easier to read

Which category of graphics brings a program to its conclusion?

ending titles

When text moves up or down on a screen, it is referred to as a __________.

roll

The graphics that announce the beginning of a program are the __________.

opening titles

The best graphics are usually __________.

simple, bold, and straightforward

What are the advantages of using hard disk drives to record digital video?

all of the above

720p and 1080i are examples of __________.

HDTV scanning systems

What is the process used by video systems to create a variety of colors?

additive color mixing

A __________ display system displays a total picture by scanning each line in order instead of alternate lines.

progressive

An __________ display system scans alternate lines.

interlaced

Of the following, which is not a videotape format?

Super 8

The __________ measures how often an analog signal is converted into digital code.

sampling rate

What are the primary colors used by video recording systems?

red, green, blue

Which types of video display devices are designed to provide accurate, stable images but do not include tuners?

monitors

Storage devices which can store large amounts of digital data without having any moving parts utilize __________.

flash memory

What is the term for maintaining consistency in appearance from shot to shot is a scene?

continuity

What is the "running order" of shots in a video program?

the order in which they appear

What is the process of making notes about recorded material and timecode that occurs before editing?

logging

How can an editor increase tension?

quicker cutting

In terms of editing, a video segment is known as a clip. (T or F)

True

The transition known as the __________ is an instantaneous switch form one shot to the next.

What type of cut is produced when an editor cuts between two shots of the same size of the same subject?

What is the ratio of footage recorded to footage actually used in a program?

shooting ratio

What type of shot is used to the overall view of the action?

cover shot

On a nonlinear editing system, the graphic representation of video and audio tracks is the __________.