VCS Chapter 6: Equipment

Which of the following is NOT an ideal type of lighting for video recording?

• Softbox Light

• Ring Light

• Candlelight

• Table Lamp

What is an advantage of using a Ring Light?

• adjustable colour temperature and brightness

• does not cast any shawdow

• makes the subject focused on the screen

• high cost

The best lighting equipment to use for your practical assignment is a Table Lamp. True or False?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is NOT a good way to stabilise a handphone camera?

• use a handphone tripod

• use a gimbal

• secure the camera on a solid and stationary surface

• secure the camera on your palm

What is an advantage of using a gimbal?

• good zooming

• high cost

• record video on the go

• final video will surely look professional

What do we need to take note of when we use a Shotgun Microphone to record the audio of a video?

• direct the shotgun microphone at the source of the sound

• place the shotgun microphone on the mouth of the speaker

• clip the shotgun microphone on the shirt of the speaker

• place the shotgun microphone on the head of the speaker

Which of the following statements about Lavalier Microphone is false?

• lavalier microphone is also know as clip-on microphone

• lavalier microphone is discreet

• lavalier microphone is usually placed near to the source of the sound

• lavalier microphone guarantees clean and clear sound recording

What safety concerns do we need to take note of when we set up equipment for recording?

• set up the equipment only when a safety officer is around

• set up the equipment only when no one is around

• ensure that the equipment is set up according to the safety guidelines

• ensure that the equipment are washed before set up

Generally, I should consider the social media requirements and company's specifications before I set up any equipment for recording. True or False?

• FALSE

• TRUE

Recap previous chapter:

Regardless of the background, Natural Light is always the best light! True or False?

• FALSE

• TRUE