Cinematography

How does the director's responsibility change for documentary production?

How does the director's responsibility change for documentary production?

How does the director's responsibility change for documentary production?
 
  A) the coverage, rather than the event itself, is directed.
  B) more of director's responsibilities are shifted to the floor manager
  C) the direct

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seitzjoseph

Where should the walkthrough/camera rehearsal be conducted, especially when pressed for time?

Where should the walkthrough/camera rehearsal be conducted, especially when pressed for time?

Where should the walkthrough/camera rehearsal be conducted, especially when pressed for time?
 
  A) on the set on the studio floor
  B) from the control room
  C) in the rehearsal hall
  D) on the studio floor outside th

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el0psy0congroo

The novice director begins the videotaping of a simple interview show with the following cues: Ready ...

The novice director begins the videotaping of a simple interview show with the following cues: Ready ...

The novice director begins the videotaping of a simple interview show with the following cues: Ready C.G., slate. Take C.G.-read slate. Ready black. Fade to black. Ready to come up on 1. Ready to cue Paula. Open mic, cue Paula, fade in 1. What is the

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dgonzalez228

How should you, the director, proceed when according to the time line you should be doing notes but ...

How should you, the director, proceed when according to the time line you should be doing notes but ...

How should you, the director, proceed when according to the time line you should be doing notes but you still haven't finished the rehearsal?
 
  A) continue rehearsing and do notes when finished with the rehearsal
  B) interrupt the

Necroshade57   36   1 Reply

niamhypop

What is visualization? (Multiple Choice)

What is visualization? (Multiple Choice)

What is visualization?
 
  A) how cameras see a set
  B) the same thing as the executive director's vision
  C) the director's mental image of a shot
  D) the talent's image of what he or she looks like on camera
 

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yojohnson1977

What is the correct placement of the audio and video columns in a two-column A/V script?

What is the correct placement of the audio and video columns in a two-column A/V script?

What is the correct placement of the audio and video columns in a two-column A/V script?
 
  A) audio left, video right
  B) video left, audio right
  C) video and audio right, effects cues left
  D) effects cues left, au

tabikaa1   100   1 Reply

astriananathae

Who is responsible for coming up with the program angle if it is not provided by writers or ...

Who is responsible for coming up with the program angle if it is not provided by writers or ...

Who is responsible for coming up with the program angle if it is not provided by writers or producers?
 
  A) writers and producers are always responsible for the program angle; the script is returned to them
  B) associate director

Bluetigerfrog89   40   1 Reply

Kev_zzy

What is essential for the director to review before making any directing decisions?

What is essential for the director to review before making any directing decisions?

What is essential for the director to review before making any directing decisions?
 
  A) floor plan
  B) length of script
  C) number of cameras involved
  D) program objective
  E) light plot

tabikaa1   45   1 Reply

Dallas

What should you do if the floor manager cups his ears?

What should you do if the floor manager cups his ears?

What should you do if the floor manager cups his ears?
 
  A) repeat the statement you just made
  B) speak up
  C) tone down
  D) listen to the I.F.B.
  E) stretch your performance for the time remaining

Necroshade57   34   1 Reply

Tacoman

How will you know that the camera can see you in a scene that is covered by over-the-shoulder shots? ...

How will you know that the camera can see you in a scene that is covered by over-the-shoulder shots? ...

How will you know that the camera can see you in a scene that is covered by over-the-shoulder shots?
 
  A) ask the camera operator
  B) watch the floor manager
  C) when you can see the camera lens
  D) when you are slig

leahwolfe221   64   1 Reply

Amandeep

What audio does the I.F.B. carry?

What audio does the I.F.B. carry?

What audio does the I.F.B. carry?
 
  A) intonation, frequency, and boost
  B) the same as the P.L. intercom
  C) competing newscasts
  D) program audio interrupted by instructions for the talent
  E) the floor mana

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netty123

How should you show on-camera small items displayed on a table?

How should you show on-camera small items displayed on a table?

How should you show on-camera small items displayed on a table?
 
  A) pick them up and hold them as close to the camera lens as possible
  B) ask the director to get a close-up of them
  C) ask the camera to come a little clos

ilaydayolac   48   1 Reply

hock0904

What is the best way to set an audio level before a production begins?

What is the best way to set an audio level before a production begins?

What is the best way to set an audio level before a production begins?
 
  A) blow into the mic to make sure it is working
  B) scratch the top of the mic to make sure you're on the correct channel
  C) count to 10
  D) S

gumball   49   1 Reply

el0psy0congroo

What should you, as on-air talent, do when receiving I.F.B. instructions while in midsentence?

What should you, as on-air talent, do when receiving I.F.B. instructions while in midsentence?

What should you, as on-air talent, do when receiving I.F.B. instructions while in midsentence?
 
  A) try to ignore the I.F.B. instructions
  B) listen to the I.F.B. instructions without letting the audience know it
  C) interr

Necroshade57   39   1 Reply

curly

What is the main problem when the camera-mounted teleprompter is positioned too close to the talent? ...

What is the main problem when the camera-mounted teleprompter is positioned too close to the talent? ...

What is the main problem when the camera-mounted teleprompter is positioned too close to the talent?
 
  A) the floor manager can no longer read the prompter
  B) it requires special lighting
  C) it requires a detachable zoom

Glee2   47   1 Reply

omgjordin

To what degree should a newscaster maintain eye contact with the camera?

To what degree should a newscaster maintain eye contact with the camera?

To what degree should a newscaster maintain eye contact with the camera?
 
  A) casual
  B) intermittent
  C) socially acceptable
  D) staring
  E) constant

Cris   61   1 Reply

ttyus

Unless told otherwise, which opening cue should you follow?

Unless told otherwise, which opening cue should you follow?

Unless told otherwise, which opening cue should you follow?
 
  A) tally light on the camera
  B) floor manager's cue
  C) P.A. announcement
  D) the point marked in the script
  E) whenever the opening music fades

Sarah_taylorr   50   1 Reply

Kev_zzy

How should a television performer visualize the audience?

How should a television performer visualize the audience?

How should a television performer visualize the audience?
 
  A) as a large number of television viewers
  B) as network executives who will buy the program
  C) as a small family or somebody you know
  D) as the producti

jrose123   44   1 Reply

alyssajordan47

When talent perform in a virtual (computer-generated) set, what production element needs particular ...

When talent perform in a virtual (computer-generated) set, what production element needs particular ...

When talent perform in a virtual (computer-generated) set, what production element needs particular attention?
 
  A) placement of foreground set pieces
  B) synthetic background
  C) camera zoom range
  D) matching of ac

iLearn   100   1 Reply

lawnmower635

What equipment is necessary to ensure optimal technical performance of the cameras used on big ...

What equipment is necessary to ensure optimal technical performance of the cameras used on big ...

What equipment is necessary to ensure optimal technical performance of the cameras used on big remotes?
 
  A) DVE
  B) CCUs
  C) CCDs
  D) AGCs
  E) TBCs

sidneybaker   53   1 Reply

astriananathae

Your big sports remote calls for frequent name identification and statistics of players. Which piece ...

Your big sports remote calls for frequent name identification and statistics of players. Which piece ...

Your big sports remote calls for frequent name identification and statistics of players. Which piece of equipment do you need in the truck?
 
  A) DVE
  B) C.G.
  C) ATR
  D) TBC
  E) ESS

Necroshade57   49   1 Reply

jamesvillar

Who is a contact person?

Who is a contact person?

Who is a contact person?
 
  A) director
  B) producer
  C) person in charge of communication at an EFP
  D) person knowledgeable about an EFP location
  E) person who can facilitate access to the location and key p

jrose123   56   1 Reply

lawnmower635

When shooting an outdoor segment that requires several complicated takes against a cloudy sky, what ...

When shooting an outdoor segment that requires several complicated takes against a cloudy sky, what ...

When shooting an outdoor segment that requires several complicated takes against a cloudy sky, what is one of your major concerns?
 
  A) that the equipment will get drenched
  B) that the camera cannot handle the abundance of reflec

Masteryoshi   60   1 Reply

mizunoshiro

Why is it advantageous to survey an outdoor location at the approximate time at which the remote ...

Why is it advantageous to survey an outdoor location at the approximate time at which the remote ...

Why is it advantageous to survey an outdoor location at the approximate time at which the remote telecast is scheduled?
 
  A) because of the traffic
  B) because of the weather conditions
  C) because of the ambient sound

seitzjoseph   109   1 Reply

jancukers123

Which equipment will transmit an ENG signal to a satellite?

Which equipment will transmit an ENG signal to a satellite?

Which equipment will transmit an ENG signal to a satellite?
 
  A) remote truck
  B) mini-link
  C) uplink truck
  D) portable transmitter
  E) DSL

cali721   61   1 Reply

Dallas

What is necessary for EFP but not for ENG?

What is necessary for EFP but not for ENG?

What is necessary for EFP but not for ENG?
 
  A) camcorder
  B) remote survey
  C) microphones
  D) editing
  E) transmission

silverstar46   66   1 Reply

alyssajordan47

If you and a reporter are asked to cover an unexpected political demonstration at the federal ...

If you and a reporter are asked to cover an unexpected political demonstration at the federal ...

If you and a reporter are asked to cover an unexpected political demonstration at the federal building, which type of field production are you most likely doing?
 
  A) multicamera EFP
  B) big remote
  C) small remote
 

Erika_plage   53   1 Reply

Cookie19

What is the advantage of a fairly light, neutral-colored cyc?

What is the advantage of a fairly light, neutral-colored cyc?

What is the advantage of a fairly light, neutral-colored cyc?
 
  A) it is almost invisible to the camera
  B) it approximates skin tones
  C) it may be tinted with colored lights
  D) it screens off-stage actors from cam

asdfkla   36   1 Reply

hock0904

What is a cyclorama? (Multiple Choice)

What is a cyclorama? (Multiple Choice)

What is a cyclorama?
 
  A) an oval speed-skating rink used for remote pickups
  B) a small oval for bicycle racing
  C) a U-shaped continuous piece of cloth, backing scenery and action
  D) a blue backdrop for chroma-key

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akifuji

What distinguishes hand properties from set dressings?

What distinguishes hand properties from set dressings?

What distinguishes hand properties from set dressings?
 
  A) they are usually hand-carried onto the set
  B) they are stored in the studio
  C) they are items actually handled by the talent
  D) they are small pictures r

Shudson   44   1 Reply

jancukers123

Which equipment combination should be present in a normal audio control booth?

Which equipment combination should be present in a normal audio control booth?

Which equipment combination should be present in a normal audio control booth?
 
  A) audio console, digital playback, and program speaker
  B) audio console, audio/video synchronizer, and edit controller
  C) desktop computer,

Erika_plage   74   1 Reply

rohitrus

Which intercom system uses loudspeakers located in the studio?

Which intercom system uses loudspeakers located in the studio?

Which intercom system uses loudspeakers located in the studio?
 
  A) I.F.B.
  B) P.L.
  C) S.A.
  D) walkie-talkie
  E) cell phone feed

netty123   36   1 Reply

lawnmower635

Ideally, who controls the speaker volume in the studio control room?

Ideally, who controls the speaker volume in the studio control room?

Ideally, who controls the speaker volume in the studio control room?
 
  A) the switcher
  B) the floor manager
  C) the director
  D) master control
  E) the audio engineer

Erika_plage   72   1 Reply

jamesvillar

Which installation is essential for proper studio teamwork?

Which installation is essential for proper studio teamwork?

Which installation is essential for proper studio teamwork?
 
  A) soundproof walls
  B) large studio doors
  C) smooth studio floor
  D) well-functioning intercom system
  E) green room for talent

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Glee2

Where in the control room should the production switcher be located?

Where in the control room should the production switcher be located?

Where in the control room should the production switcher be located?
 
  A) near the audio control
  B) near the lighting control
  C) next to the director's position
  D) next to the C.G. operator
  E) next to the

poopsicle2   97   1 Reply

ARICHARDSON

What video do studio monitors normally show?

What video do studio monitors normally show?

What video do studio monitors normally show?
 
  A) the line-out video
  B) the pictures of cameras about to go on the air
  C) exclusively the remote feeds
  D) exclusively the VR feeds
  E) only the special effect

ilaydayolac   62   1 Reply

Kev_zzy

What monitors are needed in the studio control room?

What monitors are needed in the studio control room?

What monitors are needed in the studio control room?
 
  A) one for each video source, plus line and preview monitors
  B) just one for the talent
  C) one for each member of the production team working in the control room

leahwolfe221   48   1 Reply

lawnmower635

If you were to design a television studio, which factor would be least important for you to ...

If you were to design a television studio, which factor would be least important for you to ...

If you were to design a television studio, which factor would be least important for you to consider?
 
  A) relatively high ceiling for hanging lights
  B) access to sufficient power to operate lights
  C) temperature control

aprdavis90   35   1 Reply

Equals3

Which shot sequence describes a collision montage?

Which shot sequence describes a collision montage?

Which shot sequence describes a collision montage?
 
  A) hungry person looking through a garbage can / waiters serving an opulent meal in a fine restaurant
  B) hungry person looking through a garbage can / hungry dog looking throug

Shudson   113   1 Reply

zhixuan tan

What happens when cutting between two cameras placed on opposite sides of the motion vector line? ...

What happens when cutting between two cameras placed on opposite sides of the motion vector line? ...

What happens when cutting between two cameras placed on opposite sides of the motion vector line?
 
  A) the object will be shown moving in the same direction
  B) the object will be shown moving in opposite directions
  C) the

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