Week One Recap

In camera terminology, what is a 'pan'?

• Vertical movement (up and down)

• Horizontal movement (side to side)

• Criticism of one's operating abilities

• A kitchen tool used to cook food on the stove

Answer explanation

The counterpart of pan is a tilt, which is a vertical (up and down) camera movement.

What is the name of the focus-assist dial on the viewfinder?

• Contrast

• Brightness

• Peaking

• Sharpness

Answer explanation

Peaking highlights the sharp areas with a contrast overlay to help show the operator which areas of the image are in focus.

What is the name of the cable that connects the camera to the CCU (Camera Control Unit), providing power and sending and receiving video/audio/communication signals?

• Triax Cable

• AC Cable

• Triad Cable

• BNC Cable

Answer explanation

The triax cable allows the video operator to control many of the functions/settings of the camera that the studio operator is not able to manage during a live production, such as black/white balance, iris, colour correction, shutter speed, and more.

What are the names of the three buses on the switcher?

What is another name for the switcher operator?

• Technical Producer

• Technical Director

• Technician

• Technical Editor

The​ two most common transitions used during a live production are :

• cut and wipe

• wipe and dissolve

• cut and dissolve

Answer explanation

Cut is the most commonly used transition, followed by dissolve. Wipes aren't often used in television production (but are on occasion).

What is 'tone'?

• A short form for the name Tony.

• Unit of loudness that measures volume.

• Another word for frequency.

• Audio test signal.

Answer explanation

The first step in setting up your audio console before a production is to set your tone level.

Which source should you not send to the studio floor as foldback?

• Music

• Audio from Video Sources

• Microphones

Answer explanation

Sending microphones back to the studio will create feedback.

What is the name of the device that measures the loudness of an audio signal?

• Fader

• VU Meter

• Decibel

• Equalizer

Answer explanation

The VU (volume unit) meter measures the level of sound intensity. Audio is measured in decibels (dB).