Television Production Quiz

What determines the size of a production crew?

• Budget constraints

• Type of programming

• Availability of equipment

• All of the above

What is the primary responsibility of a producer?

• Operating cameras

• Managing business aspects of a production

• Supervising audio equipment

• Designing sets

What duties might an assistant producer or associate producer have?

• Directing the actors

• Managing lighting equipment

• Coordinating appointments and production schedules

• Designing graphics

Who is responsible for visually conceptualizing the script or event?

• Actors

• Gaffer

• Director

• Makeup artist

What does an assistant director or associate director typically do?

• Operate cameras

• Manage the production office

• Prepare makeup for the talent

Who is responsible for ensuring general organization and safety on set?

• Director

• Floor manager

• Production assistant

• Lighting director

What tasks might a production assistant perform?

• Operating the sound boom

• Setting up cameras

• Supervising the production office

• Making copies and running errands

Who operates the television production switcher?

• Director

• Technical director

• Camera operator

• Boom operator

Who is responsible for designing and applying makeup to the talent?

• Producer

• Camera operator

• Makeup artist

• Graphic designer/operator

What is the role of a lighting director?

• Operating cameras

• Designing and controlling lighting treatment

• Writing the script

• Supervising the audio balance