WEEK ONE REVIEW

Who gives cues to the camera operators on what shots to frame up?

• Technical Director

• Production Assistant

• Director

• Nobody...camera operators direct themselves!

In camera terminology, what is a 'pan'?

• Vertical (up and down) camera movement

• Physically moving the camera left or right (when mounted on wheels)

• Device used to fry eggs and other delicious things!

• Horizontal (side-to-side) camera movement.

What is the name of the monitor mounted on top of the camera?

• Viewfinder

• Preview monitor

• Program monitor

• Multiviewer

What is the name of the device that displays the script for the on-air talent to read from?

• Word screen

• Script Scroller

• Telescript

• Teleprompter

What is the name of the the device used for communication between the control room and the studio?

• Telephone

• Intercom

• PA system

• Walkie-Talkie

What is the name of the stand that the camera is mounted on for stability in the studio?

• Easel

• Monopod

• Bipod

• Tripod

True or False: Before operating the camera, the tilt and pan locks should be engaged (locked).

• TRUE

• FALSE

There are three identical horizontal rows of buttons containing all the sources available to the switcher during a live production...what are these rows called?

• Buses

• Trucks

• Trains

• Keys

Superimposing graphics over a video source on air is called ________

• Graphicking

• Keying

• Layering

• Wiping

The loudness of the audio signal is measured using what device?

• VU Meter

• Gain Knob

• TV Monitor

• Our Ears