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| Interrrupted Fold Back, intercom system that allows a single audo signal to be sent normally containing program audio interrupted by someone not aprt of program audio. |
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| What is a Tally light used for? |
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| identifies a calling party to a called party. Tally can also indicate a call waiting. |
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| What is a Two-Wire communication system? |
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| its a communication system in w/ auio input and output run on the same wires. |
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| Give a description of how you would use an ISO w/ the RTS sytem? |
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| ISO means for a keypanel operator to isolate a particular intercom port for private communications. |
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| Whats a Party Line (PL) intercom system and give one example? |
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| a system in which all participants are engaged in the same conversation. EX) you can talk shit about monitors w/out them hearing you! |
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| In the truest sense whats a sidetone? |
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| amount of yourself you hear in your headset. |
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| This communication allows simultaneous two-way conversations, that is one person can interuppt the other, is a _____ |
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| Name 3 major brands of "two-wire" party line intercoms used in the world today. |
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| RTS, ClearCom and Telex Audiocom |
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| Whats the pin config for RTS? |
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1) 6
2) 32 vdc + ch. 1
3) ch. 2 |
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| Whats the pin config. for ClearCom? |
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| What is interfacing as it applies to communication systems? |
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| the interconnection of 2 different applications |
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| Give 2 examples of interfacing of communication systems. |
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1) PC answering your phone w/ an embedded voicemail system
2) cable modem connecting your PC to you cable TV system. |
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| Whats the termination value of an RTS 2-wire system? |
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| Microphone cable of 22 gauge measures 3 ohms per 100 feet so how many ohms would be found on a 1000 ft. run? |
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| Responsibilities include finance, scheduling and sometimes major creative decisions. |
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| Runs tape machines, monitors audio levels and video level |
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| Assists the director during the televsion production by keeping track of timing and making sure that the vcamera shots, graphics and VTRs are ready for Directors cues. |
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| A specific type of camera assistant who is responsible for keeping transmitter ai,med at the reciever and to keep cables from becoming tangled or stretched. |
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| Responsible for coordinating the copmmercials, calling the replays and making sure that the Talent needs are met in addition to staying on schedule and budget. |
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| Advises the production crew regarding any important activity or incidents in or around the field of play. |
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| Assist the engineering crew during setup and tear down. During production could be camera assist. |
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| Oversees the operation of the production team including budgets, personnel assignments and transportation. |
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| Determines where mics are placed in the fioeld of play. Also mixes the audio signal from various mics, tape decks, digicarts, house feeds during the actual production. |
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| Works for the mobile provider and is responsible for keeping keeping everything working in the truck. |
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| Keeps track of budgets, quality control and logistics including past performances and up-to-the-minute competition details. |
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| Responsible for the creative and aesthetic portions of the production must be able to visually tell a story. Sets the tone and pace of the production and serves as cew motivator. |
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| Refers to anyone who appears in fron of the camera or is heard on air. |
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| Handles budgetary operation including outside vendors and overtime. Also handles crew scheduling. |
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| Responsible for all broadcast related technical operations at the venue. |
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| This person ofetn supervises postproduction and/or the production of edited video packages that appear within a production. |
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| Perates equipment used for the capture, storage and playback of still images from video. Selects, compiles and cuts together video and audio to produce highlights, summaries and feature packages. |
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| Receives assignments from the director and constantly provide the director w/ the best qulaity images available for the production. |
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| Responsible for general operation such as catering, petty cash, runners, credintials and phones. |
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| Responible for adjusting video levels as well as establishing the color intensity of camera on the CCU to obtain the highest quality picture. |
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| What is a CCU and what doe sit do? |
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| Camera Control Unit is where all technical adjustments are and coms originate from. |
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| signal from satellite to station |
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| Who are Above-the-Line Personnel? |
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| producers, directors and talent |
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| Give a description of an IFB? |
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| Interruptable Fold Back, device worn by talent to receive direction. |
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| Describe an I/O Panel and where it is located |
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| all the connectiosn for the truck located under the bay doors of the truck |
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| What types of mics and there uses we have discussed? |
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1)Shotgun = used on all cameras
2)Handheld = used by talent
3)Headset = used by sportscasters
4)Lavelier = used w/ parabolic dish operator
5)Boundry = used on boundries |
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| What acronym the O.B. Van stand for? |
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| Name at least 2 different names for mobile trucks |
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| remote truck, recording truck, the truck, eng truck, master truck |
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| a rolling scrpt for talent to read |
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| allows you to illustrate on the screen (i.e. John Madden and his scribbled lines on TV) |
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| Whats the name for the company tHAt developed 1ST and Ten line, Race FX and K-Zone graphic overlays? |
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| a facilities check to see if all equipment is working properly |
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| What does the producer verify during a FAX? |
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| verifies all camera are going to the correct monitors |
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| What does a camera operator do during a FAX? |
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| verifies that they can see return feed |
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| What does the EIC verify during a FAX? |
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| verifies transmission is good |
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| What 3 pieces of gear will you find in the Audi area of the truck? |
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| dynamic effects, coms and video |
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| What are the A2's responsibilites give 4 examples? |
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1) wire announce booth
2) RF
3) holding parab
4) submixing
5)troubleshooting |
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| Who is responsible for ensuring the needs for the crew are met? |
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| While this may happen during the FAX what should be cehcked right before AIR? |
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| What is the DT12 and hwo is it used? |
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| a subsnake that transmits audio |
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| How should you label a cable in broadcasting? |
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| flag to and from on both ends |
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| What do you call a pair of wires w/out voltage? |
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| What do you call a pair of wires with voltage? |
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| Name 3 ways to run/transmit signal from equipment of the field to TV compund? |
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| fiber optic, RF and microwave |
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| Who should you report damaged cables to? |
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| no one, you should fix it yourself!!! |
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| Whats the average day rate for an A2? |
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| What is the average cost of a medium sized mobile unit per day? |
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| What is aflywaya satellite and why is it used? |
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| small portable satellite used when location is not accessible |
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| Describe a location sketch. |
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| rough map of venue used to help staff identify location of cameras, cables, mics, crwe parking and offices. |
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| In RTS what the pin config. of a 3 pin XLR? |
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Pin 1 - Ground
Pin 2 - Ch. 1 and 32vdc
Pin 3 - Ch. 2 |
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| What is the pin config. of a 4 pin XLR? What is the termination value (ohm load)? |
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Pin 1 - Ch. 1 32vdc @ 200 ohms
Pin 2 - Ch. 2 32vdc @ 200 ohms
Pin 3 - Ch. 3 32vdc @ 200 ohms
Pin 4 - Ground |
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| Name pieces of RTS gear that can handle program audio? |
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| PS31, BP325, MCE 325, SAP, 4010 |
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| Name all brands of 2 wire party line system? |
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| Choas, ClearCom, RTS, AudioCom, David Clark and Reidel |
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| where all the twisted pair cable is kept in the truck. |
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| What are the phantom power types and their voltages? |
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Definition
-T-Type Power is 12 volts and is also called "A-B Powering"
-P-Type Power is the standard 48volts |
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| Give a description of a flypack? |
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| Can be rented, prewired, preracked and shipped to the venue. |
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| Name the cameras talked about in lecture and their uses? |
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Handheld
POV
Fixed
Camera Crane = 2 people
Camera Jib = 1 person
Garret Brown = SkyCam, MoleCam, Steadycam, Flycam |
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| waist up shot of the announcers, GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!! |
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| Name the cameras talked about in lecture and their uses? |
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Handheld
POV
Fixed
Camera Crane = 2 people
Camera Jib = 1 person
Garret Brown = SkyCam, MoleCam, Steadycam, Flycam |
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| The BTR800 is a ? How many packs? |
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| is a 2 channel wireless com system w/ 4 belt packs |
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| Describe what a Matrix is? |
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| graph that shows how coms are wired |
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| Name for power supplied at venue? |
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| Who invented both the steadicam and skycam? |
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| Best wayto weatherproof a mic? |
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| Song for the 4 areas of a mobile truck? |
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| Audio, Video, Tape, Production |
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| The Z- Axis Rule States....? |
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| all cameras will stay on the same axis, axis is determined by type of sport. |
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| how signal is sent from field of play to truck. |
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| In 1956 _______ was the first coach to use a wireless in ear to his quarterback. |
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| On April 20th 1939 _____ of RCA was the first to take a camera to Worlds Fair in New York City, NY transmitting signal back to TV sets inside of Dept Stores. |
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| 3 channels at 32 vdc, can take program audio |
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| 2 chgannels, channel 1+ 32vdc and Ch. 2 is dry. One powered channel can power 15 packs. |
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| A BP325 is made up of.... |
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| 2 channels, can handle program audio |
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| Name 4 things you can adjust on a beltpack? |
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listen ch 1
listen ch 2
remote mic kill
stereo or mono |
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| A BP350 is made up of.... |
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| A BP318 is made up of.... |
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| Two Wire 5 Way, turns one com line into 5 |
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| has 6 ins 12 outs. Takes RTS channels and organizes them to output 2 cahnnels at a time |
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| 16 in and 26 outs. Takes RTS organizes them to output 2 channels at a time. |
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| the SPK300 is also known as a ... |
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| biscuit box (basically a BP350 w/ speaker) |
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