SCRIPTWRITING : Chapter 8

What is a script in the context of television production?

• A detailed plan for a television show including dialogue, music, and stage directions.

• A brief summary of a television program's plot.

• A list of characters involved in a television show.

• A financial plan for producing a television series.

Which television program format is described as having the lowest viewer retention rate?

• Lecture/Demonstration

• Panel Discussion

• Lecture

• Music Video

According to the text, why might a lecture format be considered uninteresting to viewers?

• It involves too many complex graphics.

• It is usually shot in a medium close-up with little action.

• It includes too many different locations.

• It focuses on multiple speakers.

What is a key characteristic of the 16:9 screen format compared to the 4:3 screen format?

• Provides more height

• Provides less width

• Provides more width

• Is less commonly used

What is the format of a newscast?

• A detailed analysis of a single news story

• A collection of individual news stories

• A continuous live broadcast without interruptions

• A series of in-depth interviews

What is emphasized in the video production class regarding student roles?

• Flexibility and creativity

• Responsibility and dependability

• Technical skills only

• Individual performance

What is the primary purpose of a magazine format in television production?

• To present each story in about 10 minutes or more

• To focus on news-oriented programming only

• To present each story in two minutes or less, addressing a different topic

• To include as many stories as possible in each program

Which of the following is NOT a typical theme of a public service announcement (PSA)?

• Anti-drug campaigns

• Voter registration drives

• Promoting private businesses

• Litter prevention and waste reduction

What distinguishes a magazine format from regular news programming in television?

• It includes more detailed stories about fewer topics.

• It is primarily focused on entertainment rather than news.

• It uses a script style similar to drama.

• It allows for longer, unedited broadcasts.

What is the primary ability described by the term "visualization" in the context of television production?

• The ability to write detailed scripts

• The ability to mentally picture the finished program

• The ability to direct camera movements

• The ability to edit film clips