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AAVP: Sem 1 Exam - Even

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Film Produciton Roles
Match the film production job titles with their descriptions.
a.
Producer
g.
Actors
b.
Director
h.
Music Supervisor
c.
Screenwriter
i.
Camera Operator
d.
Production Designer
j.
Boom Operator
e.
Cinematographer
k.
Production Sound Mixer
f.
Editor
 

 1. 

the one holding the microphone on the pole wearing headphones in order to get the microphone as close to the action as possible, without the equipment or its shadows showing up on camera
 

 2. 

is responsible for capturing the script on film or video and must pay attention to lighting and the camera's technical capabilities. Achieves the director’s vision through choice of lighting, film stock and careful manipulation of the camera.
 

 3. 

This person is essentially the group leader and is responsible for managing the production from start to finish. Develops the project from the initial idea, makes sure the script is finalized, arranges the financing and manages the production team that makes the film.
 

 4. 

is primarily responsible for overseeing the shooting and assembly of a film. 
 

 5. 

Selects the appropriate music for the film to intensify the story for the audience.
 

 6. 

Shortly after shooting begins, the this person begins to organize the footage and arranges individual shots into one continuous sequence. This person's choices about which shots to use, and the order in which to place them, have a profound effect on the appearance of the final film.
 

 7. 

operates the camera for film productions to meet the vision of the director to capture scenes on film.
 

 8. 

Responsible for portraying the characters in a film, thes people work closely with the director and cinematographer. 
 

 9. 

provides dialogue for the actors as well as shapes the sequence of events in a film to ensure that one scene transitions to the next so that the story will unfold logically and in an interesting way.
 

 10. 

Before one inch of film is shot, this person is the first artist to translate the script into visual form. He or she creates a series of storyboards that serve as the film's first draft.
 

 11. 

makes sure all audio tracks are recording properly and takes all the audio inputs generated by the filming process and records them to flash media cards. They’ll then place mics on each actor or character and record them on separate channels, giving them the ability to adjust the audio levels of each mic individually.
 
 
Broadcast News Matching - Part 2
a.
Effective communication
k.
Reshoots
b.
Investigative style
l.
Cutaway
c.
Shotgun mic
m.
Title-safe zone
d.
Main respondent
n.
Editor
e.
Talking head
o.
Work ethic
f.
Lavalier
p.
Credits
g.
Talking head shot
q.
Writer
h.
Producer
r.
Leader
i.
Viewnder
s.
Message
j.
Deliverable
 

 12. 

Communication in which the receiver interprets the message the way the sender intended.
 

 13. 

The original creator of a story or project. The writer visualizes the plot and  theme, and creates the characters, visual descriptions, and dialogue.
 

 14. 

The area in the frame where all text and graphics should be contained.  Usually 10% in from each edge of the frame.
 

 15. 

A list of the cast and crew positions in a media piece and who held those roles.
 

 16. 

The primary subject in an interview.
 

 17. 

A shot other than the main action that is inserted into a scene.
 

 18. 

A medium shot or MCU in which the subject looks slightly off-axis to the camera. Usually used for interviews. Also called an interview shot
 

 19. 

The ability to show respect to everyone around you while you perform your responsibilities as best you can. Also called professionalism.
 

 20. 

A type of manager who knows how to use available resources to help others  achieve their goals.
 

 21. 

The day-to-day manager of a media production, responsible for making sure  everyone else is doing their job.
 

 22. 

A product, or segment of a product, that can be provided to an employer, client, or the public, usually as specied by a contract. Typically, the nished version of the project.
 

 23. 

A microphone with a long, cylindrical shape that is placed on a mount with a  handle similar to that of a rearm.
 

 24. 

A display that allows the camera operator to determine the limits or edges of what is in the shot.
 

 25. 

A style of News Reporting where the structure of the project depends on the truths unearthed by it.
 

 26. 

During postproduction, the reshooting of a scene when some fundamental  element does not work.
 

 27. 

A wireless body mic that can be clipped directly on the talent
 

 28. 

a television personality or person who appears in interviews
 

 29. 

The crew member primarily in charge of cutting the media project together, nding the best takes in the footage, creating cohesive and coherent scenes, and creating rhythm as needed.
 

 30. 

The story a media content creator wants to tell.
 
 
Broadcast News Matching - Part 1
a.
establishing shot
k.
lead
b.
teleprompter
l.
Standard out cue (SOC)
c.
over the shoulder shot
m.
Voice over/sound on tape (VO/SOT)
d.
bump/tease
n.
elements
e.
Voice over (VO)
o.
man-on-the-street (MOS)
f.
intro
p.
sound bite
g.
reporter
q.
Close-up
h.
package
r.
B-roll
i.
control room
s.
natural sound
j.
script
t.
OUT
 

 31. 

This is a complete edited story from a reporter. It is usually two minutes or less in length. The story includes narration, visual images, graphics and interviews with sources.
 

 32. 

Video segment that shows a source speaking. Generally they should not be more than :15.
 

 33. 

when a camera shoots over a reporter's shoulder; it may or may not actually show the shoulder; gives the viewer the sense that they are involved in the interview and perspective
 

 34. 

This is when an anchor's voice is heard over video. The words and images should coincide. Narration that does not correspond to someone speaking in the scene
 

 35. 

Reporter's sign-off comments at the end of the Package. For example: "This is Angela Hill for WWL-TV.”
 

 36. 

These are the different things that it takes to make up a news package, i.e. - video, music, natural sound (NAT), interviews (SOT), and voiceovers (VOs).
 

 37. 

The first sentence of a story. In television, if the story is presented as a package, the lead is often called the anchor lead and includes an introduction of the reporter. All story leads should be written with the goal of attracting viewer attention. It's also the FIRST story in a newscast
 

 38. 

a room adjacent to the studio in which the director, the audio engineer and the producer put on a newscast and various production functions. This is the place that works together to put the newscast on every day
 

 39. 

the sound, other than a reporter of interview subject's voice, recorded while video is being shot
 

 40. 

"stay-tuned" teaser before a commercial, to entice viewers to continue watching the broadcast for stories that will follow the break
 

 41. 

This is the written version of a video news report. In most newsrooms the script is split down the middle of the page with the left side giving video instructions and the right side showing the words and sounds you will see in the video.
 

 42. 

Anchor or reporter read copy preceding a television news package.
 

 43. 

A shot where the face of an actor lls the frame
 

 44. 

Supporting video that is used to cover a reporter's narration in a news story. Extra footage shot to support an existing scene.
 

 45. 

this is the person who is chiefly responsible for gathering information for a story and then writing the script. The reporter's voice is used to narrate the report and often the reporter will appear on camera, which is called a stand up.
 

 46. 

Video terminal that displays the script for the anchor to read. It helps give the appearance that the anchor is telling you the news like a friend.
 

 47. 

indicates the last few words of the source's quote, ending the sound bite
 

 48. 

This is a wide shot used to show where an interview, scene, or event is taking place.
 

 49. 

This is an anchor's voice over video images followed with a sound bite.
 

 50. 

a series of interviews of a cross-section of people generally found in public places; goal is to gather a representative sample of opinions on a certain subject; known as POS(person on street)
 
 
Traditional Rules of Composition
a.
The Rule of Thirds
c.
Lead space
b.
Headroom
d.
Background elements
 

 51. 

background of your shot doesn’t draw your viewer’s attention from your main subject
 

 52. 

refers to the amount of space between the top of a person’s head and the top of your frame
 

 53. 

states that you should mentally divide the frame (what you see in the viewfinder) into thirds, both vertically and horizontally
 

 54. 

refers to space in front of your subject
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 
 
Adobe Premiere Pro
 

 55. 

If you delete a clip in the Project panel that is already in a sequence, the clip will remain in the sequence.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 56. 

To automatically create a sequence that matches your media, you drag and drop a clip in the Project panel onto which button in Premiere Pro?
a.
Mix format button
b.
New Sequence button
c.
New Item menu button
d.
You can't create a sequence that matches your media.
 

 57. 

What is an important consideration for an audio script?
a.
It should begin with an introduction and end with a closing.
b.
Narration and interviews should be identified and labeled appropriately.
c.
It should be written in language and cadence used for speaking.
d.
all of the above
 

 58. 

In Adobe Premiere Pro, If a graphic is placed on the upper video track and a video is placed on the video track below it, the graphic will appear in front of the video.
a.
False
b.
True
 

 59. 

An important distinction between bins in Premiere Pro and folders on your hard drive is that bins exist only inside your Premiere Pro project file and won't appear as individual folders on your hard drive.
a.
True
b.
False
 
 
Camera Movement
 

 60. 

Occurs when you pivot your camera up or down from a fixed position.
a.
Tracking
d.
Tilt
b.
Dollying
e.
Pedestal
c.
Arc
f.
Pan
 

 61. 

The shot is created by shooting while moving in a semicircle around your subject
a.
Arc
d.
Dollying
b.
Pan
e.
Pedestal
c.
Tilt
f.
Tracking
 

 62. 

The horizontal pivoting of the camera from a fixed point, left to right or right to left.
a.
Pan
d.
Tilt
b.
Tracking
e.
Pedestal
c.
Arc
f.
Dollying
 

 63. 

Is the lateral movement of the camera at right angles to the subject.
a.
Trucking
c.
Dollying
b.
Reframing
d.
Zooming
 

 64. 

Is performed by moving the camera toward or away from a subject.
a.
Zooming
c.
Dollying
b.
Reframing
d.
Trucking
 

 65. 

The shot usually involve the use of some sort of wheeled camera support for smooth camera movement
a.
Tilt
d.
Pan
b.
Arc
e.
Tracking
c.
Pedestal
f.
Dollying
 

 66. 

Is probably the most overused shot of lazy or novice videographers.
a.
Reframing
c.
Zooming
b.
Dollying
d.
Trucking
 
 
News Broadcasting
 

 67. 

A good team member is:
a.
a born leader, unfocused, and an idea generator
b.
willing to compromise, open minded, and trustworthy
c.
opinionated, a good talker, and design-focused
d.
all of the above
 

 68. 

The three points of lighting for interviews are:
a.
back light, radial, fill light
b.
fill light, back light, key light
c.
production light, back stage light, front stage light
d.
key light, natural light, outdoor light
 

 69. 

During an interview, why should you ask your subject to include the question you ask in their answer?
a.
They will most likely not want to answer the question directly.
b.
It is never a good idea to have the subject include the question in their response.
c.
It gives you time to think about their answer.
d.
If you ask a yes or no question, you have a better chance of capturing a useful sound bite.
 

 70. 

The list of camera setups used for recording a scene is called a:
a.
camera list
c.
production list
b.
recording guide
d.
shot list
 

 71. 

One advantage to shooting with two cameras is the opportunity for ________ to cover up any awkward cuts or audio flubs.
a.
dialogue
c.
editors
b.
B-roll
d.
Titles
 

 72. 

Professionals who take into account the needs of their viewers, readers, and listeners are taking what type of approach?
a.
audience-centered approach
c.
visionary approach
b.
production-centered approach
d.
technical skills approach
 

 73. 

Effective communication should: 
a.
include listening 
c.
get to the point
b.
be positive
d.
all of the above
 

 74. 

You should shoot more footage than what will appear in your final production.
a.
True
b.
False
 
 
Perspectives
 

 75. 

What is Ambient sound?
a.
on-camera dialog
b.
the background sounds that come from the environment you shoot in, such as birds chirping, cars going past, hum from fluorescent lights, etc
c.
Music that you might add to your sound track during editing
d.
Sound effects added in editing
 

 76. 

What is the the 180 degree rule?
a.
An imaginary line called the axis connects the characters and by keeping the camera on one side of this axis for every shot in the scene.
b.
enables the audience to visually connect with unseen movement happening around and behind the immediate subject and is important to the narration of battle scenes.
c.
a basic guideline regarding the on-screen spatial relationship between a character and another character or object within a scene.
d.
All of the above
 

 77. 

Is a shot that shows the reaction to something that just occurred in your scene.
a.
High angle
d.
Low angle
b.
Point-of-view shots (POV)
e.
Reaction shot
c.
Over the shoulder (OTS)
f.
Flat shot
 

 78. 

Is a shot that is a type of POV shot. It is often used when it is impractical for the camera to be in the same position as the person whose point of view you are showing. It’s also used a lot when depicting a conversation between two people.
a.
Over the shoulder (OTS)
d.
Point-of-view shots (POV)
b.
High angle
e.
Low angle
c.
Flat shot
f.
Reaction shot
 

 79. 

Titles and text are usually kept within the  ________ to make sure they can be seen in their entirety.
a.
Recording designation
c.
Title Safe Area
b.
Margins
d.
Center
 

 80. 

The ________ is where you match your video action with other story elements, such as dialog, voiceovers, music, sound effects, etc.
a.
Storyboard
c.
Template
b.
Script
d.
Outline
 

 81. 

Is a shot that occurs when the camera is lowered to a position below the height of the subject.
a.
High angle
d.
Over the shoulder (OTS)
b.
Reaction shot
e.
Low angle
c.
Flat shot
f.
Point-of-view shots (POV)
 

 82. 

__________ is any video that isn’t the main action; that illustrates or shows examples. You might think of it as Background-roll.
a.
Secondary Shot
c.
Sub-roll
b.
B-roll
d.
Example Roll
 

 83. 

What is a Voice over (VO)?
a.
the background sounds that come from the environment you shoot in, such as birds chirping, cars going past, hum from fluorescent lights, etc.
b.
voice narration added during editing
c.
Sound effects added in editing
d.
Music that you might add to your sound track during editing
 

 84. 

The professional approach to lighting that utilizes the use of three light sources that allow you to adjust the direction, pattern and intensity of each source. Often used with a green screen.
a.
Overhead Lighting
c.
Tri point Lighting
b.
Green Screen Lighting
d.
Three Point Lighting
 

 85. 

The assembly of shots and the portrayal of action or ideas through the use of many short shots.
a.
Collection
c.
Montage
b.
Forethought
d.
Collage
 

 86. 

Is a shot that changes the point of view, by repositioning the camera to show things from the perspective of the actors.
a.
Flat shot
d.
High angle
b.
Over the shoulder (OTS)
e.
Reaction shot
c.
Low angle
f.
Point-of-view shots (POV)
 

 87. 

What style of lighting has moderate contrast and is used most often in dramas?
a.
high-key lighting
c.
studio lighting
b.
available lighting
d.
none of the above
 

 88. 

What is true of a lower-third?
a.
It gets its name from the fact that it is positioned on the lower horizontal third of the screen.
b.
It often contains two lines of text.
c.
It is text that identifies the person onscreen.
d.
all of the above
 

 89. 

What is true after bringing up the ISO, or gain, on your camera?
a.
You can capture a brighter image in low light.
b.
Less image noise occurs as a result.
c.
The camera shuts off in low light.
d.
You get more color saturation.
 

 90. 

What does DSLR camera stand for?
a.
digital shot-lens reflex camera
c.
digital short-lens reflex camera
b.
dark shot-lens recovery camera
d.
digital single-lens reflex camera
 

 91. 

Fast pans and zooms are common techniques that should be used regularly in your camera work.
a.
False
b.
True
 

 92. 

A lens with a longer focal length than a normal lens produces the following result:
a.
a fisheye effect
b.
There is no change when compared to the normal lens.
c.
distortion at the edge of the frame
d.
less background is shown
 

 93. 

Which microphone is useful for its unidirectional pickup pattern, picking up sound from a single direction?
a.
shotgun mic
c.
lavalier mic
b.
body mic
d.
all of the above
 

 94. 

What are the three factors involved in controlling the exposure of the image?
a.
gain, iris, aperture
c.
iris, shutter speed, gain
b.
shutter speed, light, focus
d.
sensor, gain, speed
 

 95. 

What factor affects the choice of camera used in a production?
a.
cost
c.
desired workflow
b.
image quality
d.
all of the above
 

 96. 

Leaning against a wall or placing your elbows on a table are both methods to achieve what?
a.
the best audio
c.
a well-lit shot
b.
stabilization
d.
all of the above
 

 97. 

What is true of a clapboard, or slate?
a.
It is available as a mobile app.
b.
It is used to synchronize picture and sound.
c.
It is a visual label used in the editing process.
d.
all of the above
 

 98. 

Which type of shot involves shooting twice as many frames or more per second and then playing back the footage at normal speed?
a.
slow-motion shot
c.
slow disclosure shot
b.
fast-motion shot
d.
none of the above
 

 99. 

In the three-act structure, what is the term used to describe the moment when the main character accepts the challenge of achieving a goal?
a.
second act start
c.
second act break
b.
protagonist resolution
d.
first act break
 

 100. 

Which shots are used most frequently for dialogue-heavy scenes?
a.
medium close-up
c.
close-up
b.
medium shot
d.
two-shot
 



 
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