TV and Film Basics

A __________ is a stand alone episode

• Beat

• Pilot

• Pitch

• Act

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A beat is the __________ element in the structure of a story

• Shortest

• Longest

• Most complex

• Most rhythmic

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Based on this logline from Stranger Things, who is the antagonist of the show? “When a young boy disappears, his friends – with the help from his mom and the police chief – must confront terrifying forces in order to get him back.”

• Young boy

• His Friends

• Police Chief

• Terrifying forces

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Based on this logline from Stranger Things, who is the protagonist of the show? "When a young boy disappears, his friends – with the help from his mom and the police chief – must confront terrifying forces in order to get him back."

• Young boy

• His Friends

• Police Chief

• Terrifying forces

Why is the first episode of a TV series called the 'pilot' episode?

• Because it determines if the show is going to take off and 'fly'

• Because initial TV shows all included airplane pilots in their scripts

• Because not all pilot episodes are successful and some fail

• Because the episodes are sent into flight and their creators never see them again

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What is the difference between episodic and serial dramas?

• Episodic includes just one episode while serial contain many episodes

• Episodic contains an ongoing story-line that continues to the next episode while serial has a resolution at the end of each episode

• Episodic has a resolution at the end of each episode while serial contains a story line that continues on to the next episode

• Episodic introduces new characters into each episode and introduces new storylines while serial relies on standard operating procedures to continue.

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Which of the following is not true about the premise of a TV pilot?

• Should be set in a world that’s original, compelling and engaging

• Should have characters that are original, compelling and engaging

• Should include a plot that is original, compelling and engaging

• Should reveal the ending and summarize all action for the series

Which of the following is the most true statement regarding the history and development of television over time?

• Television has not changed drastically from its time of creation and development a century ago

• The biggest change in television is when color was added to the picture and images became more life-like

• Television has changed drastically over the years to include sound, color, and new technologies every decade

• The most significant change in television was going from 30 minute shows to 1-hour shows

Look at the image below of a beat sheet. What is the purpose for using a beat sheet to develop a scene in a TV show?

• To designate all stage directions for every character for a scene

• To give a basic overview summary of the whole show

• To provide character motivations for multiple characters within a scene

• To overview the essential actions and reactions for the development of the scene

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The big idea of a TV show (or even a film) that includes the one sentence concept featuring the protagonist and the opposition that they face is called the

• Pilot

• Suspense

• Premise

• Atmosphere

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