NOCTI Review: Television Production

When lifting heavy equipment, a worker should

• lift in whatever way seems easiest

• bend from the waist to pick up and lift the equipment

• keep the back straight, bend the knees, and lift slowly, pushing up with the legs

• lift as quickly as possible

Answer explanation

Which piece of equipment provides the most protection when changing a halogen lamp in a lighting instrument?

• ladder

• light stand

• gloves

• safety goggles

In a universe of 8,000 households, a spot aired twice and achieved 2,000 impressions. The spot reached how many viewers?

• 500

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 4,000

Why is a production schedule important?

• It potentially saves times and money.

• It ensures that the crew is productive and receives a lunch break.

• It guarantees the availability of equipment.

• It helps the producer account for expenses.

A concept/program proposal should include, but not be limited to, basic message, intended audience, equipment needed, target shooting date, and

• complete prop list

• sample shooting locations

• detailed budget analysis

• orchestrated theme music

In scriptwriting, if talent is off-camera, the audio is notated as

• VO

• SOT

• MOS

• NAT

While conducting a site survey for a specific location, it is important to

• investigate whether the site is public or private property

• hire crowd control personnel

• obtain a certificate of insurance from the owner

• test the location for microphone feedback or echo

The phrase "cheating out" applies to

• the display margins for graphics

• the distance of the key light from set

• making the script on the prompter larger

• positioning the talent on set

What is the best way to design studio lighting?

• use a storyboard

• draw a light plot

• draw a floor grid

• use a concept board

When credits run up a screen, they

• roll

• crawl

• fly out

• fade out