MIPA Video Best Practices Quiz

What type of tone should be used in broadcast writing?

• Formal

• Casual

• Technical

• Humorous

What should be included in a news story?

• Who, what, where, when, why, and how

• Who, what, when, where, why, and how

• Who, what, where, when, and why

• Who, what, when, where, and how

What is the recommended way to write numbers in broadcast writing?

• Numerical for all numbers

• Write out one through ten, numerical for the rest

• Write out all numbers

• Numerical for one through ten, write out the rest

What should be avoided in camera work?

• Using a tripod

• Shooting people in front of walls

• Avoiding noisy backgrounds

• Using multiple angles/perspectives

What is the recommended microphone for capturing good sound?

• External microphone

• Camera's built-in microphone

• Lavalier/lapel microphone

• Stick/handheld microphone

What should graphics in a video package do?

• Dramatize and overemphasize the story

• Contain whole sentences

• Enhance the overall impact of the story

• Give key information in long paragraphs

What should be considered when interviewing someone?

• Using a lavalier microphone

• Having the interviewee hold the microphone

• Avoiding background noise

• Looking directly into the camera

What should news reporting be free from?

• Bias

• Facts

• Original content

• Copyrighted material

What should talent appearance be based on?

• Standards of broadcast television

• Personal preference

• Current fashion trends

• Audience feedback