Review Sheet Video Production 1 Spring 2019 The exam will very closely resemble this review sheet! Answers are in bold & green. The Final Exam will be closed books, computers off or logged out. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam, unless agreed upon with me otherwise. The final will take place at the beginning of class on May 7 th, followed by our documentary / commercial critique & class evaluations. We will go through this review sheet towards the end of class on our last regular class day April 30 th. Please let me know if you have any questions! Good study!!! 1) Describe some of the advantages of using online distribution for video programming Online distribution allows independent producers to go around traditional gatekeepers and reach specific audiences more cost-effectively 2) Distributing a program on a local television station or national television network is known as traditional broadcast distribution. 3) One critical element that today's television producers need to know for a program to be successful is how to a) run a camera b) hire production assistants c) attract an online audience d) create a DVD 4) A digital video effect is any effect, such as a dissolve, a fade or wipe, that is created digitally, rather than mechanically. 5) What type of shot is used to cover edits so viewers do not know an edit occurred? a) master shot b) cover up c) dissolve d) Cutaway 6) Nonlinear editing is the process where video footage is stored on a computer hard drive and edited using editing software. 7) The transition known as the dissolve is created by fading out one image as another fades in. It often indicates the passage of time. 8) The main source of light in a three-point lighting plan is called the a) key light b) fill light c) back light d) side light 9) A simple device that reflects existing light onto the subject from another angle is a a) gel b) scrim
c) reflector d) refractor 10) In a three-point lighting plan, the light reduces the shadows created by the primary light and is usually a diffused, soft light. a) key b) fill c) back d) side 11) In a three-point lighting plan, the light is used to separate the subject from the background. a) key b) fill c) back d) side 12) The term used to refer to those appearing on camera is talent. 13) A program that is created as if it is live, but is actually recorded for later viewing is called live on tape. 14) The best way for a director to deal with inexperienced talent to a) pay them well b) instill them with fear of failure c) rely on them to improvise d) put them at ease and give clear instructions 15) Solid objects are best lit with a) back lighting b) natural daylight c) three-point lighting d) studio lighting 16) Interviews are best shot in a) several quick cuts b) slow motion c) low light d) one continuous take 17) Subject movement is often a motivating factor for camera movement. 18) When an interviewer reacts with interest to a subject it is described as a a) interest shot
b) subjective shot c) reaction shot d) interview shot 19) The aspect ratio of high definition television (HDTV) is a) 2:1 b) 16:9 c) 4:3 d) 10:1 20) LS is the abbreviation for a) long shot b) loose shot c) light shot d) line shot 21) The close-up encourages the audience to concentrate on a specific feature in a shot. 22) When the tones in a camera image appear dark, dull and lifeless, the image is said to be a) overexposed b) lifelike c) underexposed d) Positive 23) The distance between the top of a subject's head and the top of the screen is headroom. 24) The aperture is the opening in the lens that allows light into the camera. 25) Of the following, which f-stop setting would allow in the greatest amount light? a) f16 b) f 8 c) f 5.6 d) f4 26) Of the following which f -stop would create the greatest depth of field? a) f16 b) f 11 c) f 3.5 d) f 2.0 27) The iris is the adjustable diaphragm of the lens. 28) When a director translates a written script in images, it is known as
a) visual authority b) translation c) scriptwriting d) creative visualization 29) An effective director must be able to a) communicate his/her vision of a program b) understand the capabilities of video equipment c) direct the cameras during the production d) none of the above e) a, b, and c 30) One of the visual skills that a director must exercise is the ability to select the appropriate shots a) to distract the viewer b) to make talent look good c) to guide a viewer through a scene d) to make the audio mixer more comfortable 31) The purpose of a script is to a) help a director clarify ideas b) coordinate the production team c) help assess resources needed d) all of the above 32) The setting where a scene will be shot is called its a) space b) action setting c) location d) source 33) Words spoken to the camera or between people are called a) definitions b) dialog c) movements d) directions 34) Ensuring that there is consistency from one shot or scene to the next is defined as continuity. 35) Which of the following types of programs would NOT be appropriate for a single-camera style production? (Choose only one) a) documentary b) feature film
c) TV drama d) live football game 36) The production method in which one camera is used to shoot a segment or an entire show is the single-camera production method. 37) The production method used when two or more cameras, linked by a switcher, are used for a production, is the multicamera production method. 38) An idea for a production is commonly known as the concept. 39) A series of rough sketches that help visualize a production is known as a a) treatment b) chalkboard c) storyboard d) concept 40) Production efforts which take place after field or studio camera work has been completed are known as a) production b) post-production c) pre-production d) preparation 41) When a specific color background (blue or green) can be replaced with another image source the effect is called a chroma-key 42) When shooting footage of people, an agreement to use an individual's performance in a production is known as a a) promotion b) permission slip c) copyright d) talent release 43) When a creative work may be used after a copyright expires, it is said to be in the a) fringe area b) public arena c) public domain d) free production range 44) The director is responsible for visualizing a script or event. 45) The task of operating the production switcher and serving as crew chief is that of the technical director.
46) Subtitles are used to identify people and places. 47) When text moves up or down a screen it is referred to as a roll HDTV formats currently utilize this aspect ratio a) 10:1 b) 4:3 c) 2:1 d) 16:9 48) A small, clip-on microphone that allows hands-free pickup of a talent's voice is a a) handheld microphone b) lavaliere microphone c) mono microphone d) shotgun microphone 49) When talent needs unrestricted mobility, these two microphone systems are often used a) lavaliere or handheld b) condenser or PZM c) wireless or boom d) angled or straight 50) Objects positioned in the foreground of a shot can give a scene a sense of a) reality b) depth c) height d) glamour