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AAVP: Sem 1 Exam - Odd

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

 1. 

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

 2. 

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
 

 3. 

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

 4. 

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

 5. 

What is Ambient sound?
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.
on-camera dialog
c.
Sound effects added in editing
d.
Music that you might add to your sound track during editing
 

 6. 

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.
Tri point Lighting
c.
Overhead Lighting
b.
Green Screen Lighting
d.
Three Point Lighting
 

 7. 

__________ 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.
B-roll
b.
Example Roll
d.
Sub-roll
 

 8. 

What is the the 180 degree rule?
a.
a basic guideline regarding the on-screen spatial relationship between a character and another character or object within a scene.
b.
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.
c.
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.
d.
All of the above
 

 9. 

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

 10. 

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.
Point-of-view shots (POV)
d.
Low angle
b.
Over the shoulder (OTS)
e.
Reaction shot
c.
High angle
f.
Flat shot
 

 11. 

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.
Flat shot
e.
Low angle
c.
Reaction shot
f.
Point-of-view shots (POV)
 

 12. 

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

 13. 

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.
Point-of-view shots (POV)
b.
Over the shoulder (OTS)
e.
Reaction shot
c.
Low angle
f.
High angle
 

 14. 

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

 15. 

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

 16. 

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
 

 17. 

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

 18. 

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

 19. 

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

 20. 

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

 21. 

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

 22. 

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

 23. 

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

 24. 

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

 25. 

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

 26. 

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

 27. 

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

 28. 

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

 29. 

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

 30. 

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
 

 31. 

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.
New Sequence button
b.
You can't create a sequence that matches your media.
c.
New Item menu button
d.
Mix format button
 

 32. 

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
 

 33. 

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

 34. 

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
 

 35. 

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

 36. 

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

 37. 

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

 38. 

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

 39. 

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

 40. 

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

 41. 

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

 42. 

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

 43. 

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

 44. 

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

 45. 

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.
protagonist resolution
c.
second act break
b.
first act break
d.
second act start
 

 46. 

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

Matching
 
 
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
 

 47. 

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.
 

 48. 

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
 

 49. 

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.
 

 50. 

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

 51. 

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

 52. 

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.
 

 53. 

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

 54. 

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.
 

 55. 

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.
 

 56. 

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

 57. 

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.
 
 
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
 

 58. 

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.
 

 59. 

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)
 

 60. 

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.
 

 61. 

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
 

 62. 

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

 63. 

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.
 

 64. 

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

 65. 

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

 66. 

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
 

 67. 

A shot where the face of an actor lls the frame
 

 68. 

Anchor or reporter read copy preceding a television news package.
 

 69. 

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

 70. 

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
 

 71. 

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

 72. 

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

 73. 

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

 74. 

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.
 

 75. 

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

 76. 

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).
 

 77. 

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
 
 
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
 

 78. 

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

 79. 

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

 80. 

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

 81. 

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

 82. 

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

 83. 

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

 84. 

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

 85. 

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

 86. 

The primary subject in an interview.
 

 87. 

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

 88. 

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

 89. 

a television personality or person who appears in interviews
 

 90. 

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

 91. 

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
 

 92. 

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

 93. 

The story a media content creator wants to tell.
 

 94. 

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

 95. 

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.
 

 96. 

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.
 
 
Traditional Rules of Composition
a.
The Rule of Thirds
c.
Lead space
b.
Headroom
d.
Background elements
 

 97. 

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

 98. 

refers to space in front of your subject
 

 99. 

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

 100. 

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



 
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