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WorksheetsPathway Review - Part 2
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Serial ATA (SATA) is computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives.
A computer bus interface used to connect host bus adapters to storage devices
A wireless protocol for streaming video to monitors
An audio connector standard for microphones
A software format for compressing video files
SCSI Small Computer System Interface (pronounced scuzzi).
A set of standards for connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices
A lighting technique for stage productions
A video codec designed for web playback
A broadcast standard for satellite television
LUMA photometric, literary measure of light. In video, represents the brightness in an image.
The brightness information in a video image
The color saturation in a video image
The audio level of a recorded signal
The frame rate of a video sequence
Dynamic Range The difference between the brightest possible source and the faintest possible source that the detector can accurately see in the same image is know as the ______.
Dynamic range
Color gamut
Frame rate
Bit depth
Electrons When light falls onto a CCD the PHOTONS are converted into ________.
Electrons
Protons
Neutrons
Ions
Photon a discrete bundle (or quantum) of electromagnetic (or light) energy.
A single packet of light energy
A device that amplifies sound
A measure of electrical resistance
A unit of image resolution
Lumens a measure of the total "amount" of visible light emitted by a source. ______ = brightness
Lumens
Watts
Decibels
Pixels
Color Planes or Channels To represent color images, separate red, green and blue components must be specified for each pixel in RGB color space. Often the three different components are stored as three separate 'grayscale'(black and white) images known as ______ ______ or ________, which have to be recombined when displaying or processing.
Color planes or channels
Layers or masks
Hues or saturations
Frames or fields
light striking turning on theatre or film set lights
Turning on theatre or film set lights
Turning off theatre or film set lights
Dimming lights gradually
Changing light color temperature
light saving turning off theatrical or film set lights
Turning off theatrical or film set lights
Turning on theatrical or film set lights
Increasing light intensity
Changing light direction
ENG report A field report--a report that is a live or pre-taped report from the field
A live or pre-taped field report
A studio lighting diagram
A marketing analysis document
A script for a drama scene
Gloves When setting up lighting, a worker should wear
Gloves
Sunglasses
Sandals
Earbuds
Type A fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher used for ordinary combustible substances like wood, paper, or cloth.
Used for ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, or cloth
Used for flammable liquids like grease and oil
Used for electrical equipment
Used for chemical-metal fires
Type B fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher used for flammable substances such as grease, oil, or gas fires.
Used for flammable liquids such as grease, oil, or gasoline
Used for ordinary combustibles like paper and wood
Used for electrical equipment
Used for combustible metals
Type C fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher used for electrical equipment because the extinguishing agent is non-conductive
Used for electrical equipment; non-conductive agent
Used for flammable liquids
Used for ordinary combustibles
Used for chemical-metal fires
Type D fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher used for chemical fires and are mostly found in chemical laboratories.
Used for combustible metals/chemical fires; found in labs
Used for electrical equipment
Used for flammable liquids
Used for paper and wood
Leg The proper method for lifting is to keep the back straight, spread the feet comfortably apart, and lift with the __________ muscles.
Leg
Back
Arm
Neck
Concept/Program proposal Includes, but not be limited to, basic message, intended audience, equipment needed, target shooting date, and sample shooting locations; information that conveys the general overview and "feel" for an idea.
Concept/Program proposal
Light plot
Completed script
ENG report
Lecture/demonstration format Television format that might include cooking shows.
Lecture/demonstration format
Magazine format
Drama format
Panel discussion format
Magazine format Television format that include news magazines, such as "60 Minutes."
Magazine format
Drama format
Lecture/demonstration format
Reality format
Drama format Television format with dramatic mood, intensity, and components that enhance these things.
Drama format
Magazine format
Lecture/demonstration format
Panel discussion format
Panel Discussion format Television format that has several people, likely experts on a topic, discussing a topic in a panel.
Panel discussion format
Lecture/demonstration format
Drama format
Game show format
TR Notation generally used to indicate "move the camera and tripod to the camera operator's right."
Move the camera and tripod to the operator's right
Move the camera and tripod left
Zoom the camera in
Pan the camera up
Light plot The best way to design studio lighting
Light plot
Call sheet
Storyboard
Screenplay
Completed script What is needed to cast the film, decide what equipment is needed, select the location of sets, budget the production, and schedule the film shooting?
Completed script
Concept proposal
Light plot
Rough cut
Satellite services Subscriber television systems include cable and _______.
Satellite services
Streaming platforms
Fiber optic internet
Over-the-air antennas
CG Operator Person whose responsibilities include creating graphics to be keyed or superimposed on the screen.
CG Operator
Station manager
Marketing professional
Audio engineer
Marketing Professional Person whose responsibilities include conducting audience or target market research.
Marketing professional
CG operator
Camera operator
Lighting technician
"Wrap-up" Circling motion to the talent made with hand and finger in air
A signal to wrap up by making a circling motion in the air
A cue to start recording
A command to zoom in
A gesture to change microphones
Fly out Involves words or images quickly leaving the screen
Words or images quickly leaving the screen
Words or images gradually appearing
Audio fading to silence
A camera dolly toward the subject
Fade out Involves words or images getting dimmer until they are no longer visible
Words or images getting dimmer until no longer visible
A sudden cut to a new scene
A rapid zoom out
Changing color saturation
Make-up on talent is used to... Enhance the face, as lights remove shadows and make faces appear flat.
Enhance facial features by restoring dimension under bright lights
Hide the subject from the camera
Improve microphone audio quality
Correct lens distortion
Production company Organization responsible for the development and physical production of new media, performing arts, film, radio, or television
Organization that develops and produces media content
Document listing camera moves
Agency that licenses TV stations
Plan for studio lighting
Station manager Person responsible for the day-to-day operation of the station
Person who manages day-to-day station operations
Person who designs on-screen graphics
Person who edits scripts for drama
Person who oversees actors' make-up
FCC Licensing agency for radio and television stations in the United States (Federal Communications Commission). Regulates the international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
Federal Communications Commission; U.S. licensing and regulatory agency
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
National Weather Service
SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers work in motion imaging industries
Professional society for motion imaging engineers
U.S. federal licensing agency for broadcasters
Nonprofit funding public programming
Trade group for satellite providers
CPB Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a nonprofit that ensures universal access to non-commercial high-quality programming and telecommunications services.
A nonprofit supporting access to non-commercial high-quality programming
A federal licensing commission for broadcasters
A private cable provider
A union for stage actors
Jump cut
An abrupt edit that creates a jarring discontinuity in time or position
A smooth fade between scenes
A long continuous tracking shot
A cross-dissolve to blend two images
Which file extension is used for audio files?
.wav
.xls
.mov
Which file extension is used for spreadsheet files?
.xls
.mov
.wav
Which file extension is used for video files?
.mov
.xls
.wav
The percentage of the audience viewing a particular program is known as the
share audience
target audience selection
rating schedule
viewer reach
The intended audience or readership of a publication, advertisement, or other message is called
target audience selection
share audience
principal photography
pre-production
Pre-production is
the planning phase that ends when content starts being produced
the stage when the majority of footage and sound are recorded
when editing begins before video is passed to a producer
the phase when actual filming takes place
Which production phase refers to the time when the majority of footage and sound are recorded, either at a soundstage or on location?
principal photography
pre-production
post-production
production
Which production phase begins when editing starts and occurs before video is passed to a producer?
post-production
production
pre-production
principal photography
Which production phase is when actual filming takes place?
production
pre-production
post-production
principal photography
When setting up and adjusting lights, a worker should
wear eye protection and gloves
remove safety gear to feel heat levels
work barefoot to reduce static
bypass safety switches to speed setup
When changing a lamp in a light, a worker should
not touch the lamp with unprotected fingers
grip the lamp with bare hands to check temperature
leave the fixture powered while replacing the lamp
wipe the lamp with tissue after touching it bare-handed
When determining light sources for an on-location, remote site production, what might be a major factor?
the natural lighting at the time of shooting
studio grid availability
post-production workflow
wardrobe color palette
Which camera script notation indicates: move the camera and tripod to the operator's right and manipulate the lens so the camera seems to rush to a close-up of the subject?
DR and ZI to a CU
TL and ZI to an MS
PL to a CU
TR and ZO to a WS
When writing the audio portion of most scripts intended for broadcast television, the scriptwriter should use
technical language
slang and colloquialisms
ambiguous wording
complex legal phrasing
When a narrative production involves important handheld camera shots, the crew should include a
steadicam operator
boom operator
gaffer
Foley artist
The concept/program proposal should include, but not be limited to, basic message, general sample shooting locations, equipment needed, target shooting date, and
intended audience
principal photography schedule
post-production edit list
wardrobe inventory
In the traditional two-column script format, what information is placed in the left column?
camera directions
dialogue
sound effects
graphics notes
The most common script style used for talk shows or game shows is the ____ script.
outline
narrative
storyboard
screenplay
While conducting a site survey for a specific location, it is important to
investigate whether the site is public or private property
assume no permits are required
ignore background noise issues
arrive without notifying property owners
One major factor in site selection for a video production is
background noise
lens focal length
number of crew credits
studio audience size
Proper ________, issued by the city's film officer, film production manager's office, or mayor's office, are necessary to obtain while shooting on major city streets or highways.
permits
releases
receipts
waivers
If a person's clothing catches fire, the best thing to use for putting out the fire is
a fire blanket
a water hose
a fan to cool the flames
paper towels
If a light catches on fire, the best thing to use to put it out is
a fire extinguisher
a wet cloth
compressed air
a sandbag
When lifting heavy equipment, a worker should
keep the back straight, bend the knees, and lift slowly, pushing up with the legs
twist at the waist while lifting quickly
pull with the arms while the back is bent
lift with one hand to maintain balance
When shooting on location, to make sure the lights have cooled the operator should
put them away last to give them time to cool off
pack them first before loading other gear
spray them with water immediately
leave them powered on while moving
Who operates the record/playback machines during the rehearsals and taping?
videotape operator
gaffer
floor director
key grip
In a production estimate, it is better to
include director and creative fees
exclude post-production costs
ignore overtime contingencies
omit equipment rentals
Commercials that run during television programs are intended to
help pay for the purchase price of those programs
provide free airtime for local events
replace station identifications
increase script length
When developing a television production, which step comes first?
concept
storyboard
principal photography
post-production
The purpose of a storyboard is to
allow the crew to understand the director's visualization
record final audio levels
choose cast and wardrobe
issue city permits
When plugging in or unplugging a light in the studio, a worker should
turn off the circuit breaker
leave the circuit breaker on
remove the grounding pin
touch exposed contacts to test power
When working on a ladder in a studio, a worker should position the ladder by
having someone steady the ladder by holding it securely
placing it on uneven ground to reach higher
leaning it far from the lights
standing on the top step for more height
When positioning a ladder in the studio, a worker should position it
close enough to the lights so it is not necessary to lean over
far enough from the lights to force leaning
next to doorways for quick access
on loose cables for stability
According to OSHA safety guidelines, when standing on a ladder a worker should
not stand on the top step
stand on the top step for maximum reach
carry heavy loads while climbing
lean far to the side
When setting up an editing station, proper ergonomics should be considered in order to minimize
repetitive stress damage
equipment rental fees
render times
lighting changes
When using a stepladder, the worker is required to
fully open the ladder and lock the braces
climb with the braces unlocked
keep the ladder partially closed
stand on the top cap
When setting up an event, all cables should be
taped down to the floor in all walking path areas
run loosely across aisles
hung at head height
coiled in piles near entrances
If a fire alarm sounds, workers should
walk in an orderly fashion to the fire exit
run toward the nearest equipment rack
ignore the alarm until a manager arrives
call for silence and continue working
The message actually received by the viewer while watching a video is called the ____ message.
process
feedback
closed
target
A video program that gives the viewer control over what is seen and how the program is seen is called a/an
interactive video
linear broadcast
infomercial
streamed playlist
Talent in studio reads off of a
teleprompter
cue card
graphics monitor
IFB earpiece
When speaking to the audience, an anchor should look at the
on‑the‑air camera
floor director
preview monitor
teleprompter screen
How many 500‑watt lights can be put on a 20‑amp circuit?
Five (5)
Three (3)
Four (4)
Six (6)
A standard background set unit is called a
flat
scrim
cyclorama
grid
The purpose of a platform on a news set is to
keep the camera at eye‑level
raise the talent for lighting
hide cables on the floor
support teleprompter weight
Which of the following is used to support hard wall flats?
straps
C‑stand arms
gaffer tape
forceps
The studio CCU is used to
regulate the elements of the camera signal
store recorded footage
mix audio sources
power studio lights
Use the ____ lever on the switcher to produce transitions at different speeds.
fader bar
cut lever
wipe wheel
tilt handle
When music is used in a dramatic program during a scene containing dialog, in most cases it should
not contain lyrics
be louder than voices
be recorded in mono
have a fast tempo
What are the four basic elements of a camera chain?
camera head, sync generator, CCU, and power supply
lens, tripod, battery, and monitor
camera body, microphone, cables, and recorder
viewfinder, iris, zoom, and focus
The standard used to measure the relative redness or bluishness of white light is called
color temperature
luminance
saturation
exposure value
To ensure that colors are recorded correctly prior to videotaping, the camera operator should
white balance the camera
increase saturation
close the iris
change the shutter speed
To white balance the camera, the operator must
point the camera at a white object and press the auto‑white button
open the iris fully in bright light
zoom to the widest angle
set the shutter to 1/60
Which is the correct relationship between zooming and the resulting focal length?
Zooming in increases the focal length.
Zooming in decreases the focal length.
Zooming out increases the focal length.
Zooming changes focus but not focal length.
What is the correct relationship among aperture, f‑stop, and lens speed?
The smaller the f‑stop, the larger the aperture, and the faster the lens.
The larger the f‑stop, the larger the aperture, and the slower the lens.
The smaller the aperture, the faster the lens, regardless of f‑stop.
Aperture and lens speed are unrelated to f‑stop.
How is a zoom lens pre‑focused (calibrated)?
By zooming in and focusing on the target object
By opening the iris all the way
By setting focus at the wide end
By engaging auto‑focus and zooming out
Under which lighting conditions should the operator white‑balance the camera?
under all lighting conditions
only outdoors
only under tungsten lights
only under fluorescent lights
When a satellite truck transmits a signal to a satellite in space, it is called
uplinking
downlinking
modulating
backhauling
An ENG truck can transmit a signal clearly
with direct line‑of‑sight with the receiver
only at night
only within one mile
with a wired connection
Which type of signal is used to transmit video and audio from an ENG truck to the TV station?
Microwave
AM radio
Bluetooth
Infrared
Which head is used to record video onto a tape?
rotary head
fixed head
optical head
pinch roller
Use a _____ to capture video and audio files from a Memory Device (SD card, C‑Fast card, etc.)
card reader
USB microphone
capture card
firewall
The combination of two or more audio signals through an audio console is called
mixing
patching
monitoring
rendering
XLR, phone, and RCA are commonly used as ____ connectors
audio
video
network
power
A gigabyte is
1000 megabytes
100 megabytes
1024 kilobytes
1 terabyte
Which of the following is used to capture digital video?
FireWire
HDMI splitter
Coaxial cable
RF modulator
When a color is keyed out and replaced with video footage, it is known as ____ key.
chroma
luma
alpha
vector
A traditional way to end a video production is to
fade to black
cut to color bars
roll credits in silence
freeze the last frame
A soft edge is associated with a
wipe
cut
jump
smash
A voiceover is
narration
ambient noise
dialog on screen
room tone
Non‑linear editing is
arranging digital media files into a sequence on a computer with editing software
editing tape in strict record order
mixing audio live during a show
capturing to a single master reel
What is a descriptor for HD television?
720p
480i
4:3
SDR
When capturing, which of the following gives the fastest transfer data rate?
HDMI
Composite
S‑Video
RF
An Edit Decision List (EDL) is a list of
in and out points
camera positions
render settings
copyright notices
The term key framing is used more commonly in
video compositing
location scouting
live switching
script writing
In digital media, sound and light are translated into
waveforms
pixels
vector paths
databases
Which media formats holds more information?
Blu‑Ray
DVD
CD
MiniDisc
The segment at the beginning of a master tape that contains color bars, test tone, slate, and black or countdown is called the
leader or test pattern
opening montage
bumper
tail slate
The compression system for standard DVDs is
MPEG‑2
H.265/HEVC
ProRes
VP9
An edited master tape should begin with
SMPTE bars and tone
color temperature chart
room tone
production log
The SMPTE organization is best described as
a global professional society collaborating to advance technical standards for motion picture, television, and digital media
a local union for camera operators
a government agency that licenses broadcast stations
a trade group for consumer electronics retailers
Streaming video is video that is
downloaded completely before playback
stored on physical media like DVD
delivered in real time over the internet
recorded live to tape
What is the best response for any employees who receive a text during a meeting with their supervisors
read the text quietly and reply
ignore the text until the meeting ends
show the phone to the supervisor
leave the meeting to answer
A file extension that indicates a graphics file
.doc
.mp3
.jpg
.exe
Full screen graphics in HD video require which screen size
1280 × 720
1920 × 1080
640 × 480
3840 × 2160
Photographic software can be used to edit ________ for television production
live audio mixes
camera exposure settings
still images and graphics
lighting instrument placement
Motion graphics are frequently used in video production for
color correction
audio mixing
creating fly‑ins and animated titles
tripod stabilization
What image format provides the most flexibility for scaling
bitmap (raster) format
vector format
JPEG format
TIFF format
Foreground music can be heard most often in this type of production
documentary
news broadcast
music video
commercial
In most television programs, the audio level of background music should be ______ as loud as the audio level of the dialogue
equal to
lower than
louder than
muted entirely
“Bill, move three feet stage left, please” is something the director might say. Bill, who is on stage facing the camera/audience, should move
three feet to his left
three feet toward the camera
three feet to his right
three feet upstage
Costume designers need to ______ that is on screen at the same time
match all colors exactly
avoid large amounts of any one color
choose only monochrome outfits
use as many contrasting colors as possible
Recording is about to begin, and the director or floor manager says “Action.” Why should the talent wait a couple of seconds before speaking
to check the script one more time
to allow the microphones to warm up
to provide a moment of silence that makes editing cleaner later
to give the camera operator time to zoom in
If a delay is encountered during production, the client should be told
only after the delay is resolved
during the next scheduled meeting
in the final report
immediately
Which of the following computer components are most important when capturing video
optical drive
RAM chips
wireless card
printer
Dropped frames and audio sync issues during capture are most commonly the result of incorrectly
edited scripts
configured hardware settings
positioned actors
labeled files
Which of the following types of hard drives is the highest performing for video editing
ATA
USB
floppy
zip drive
The percentage of the audience viewing a particular program is known as the
lead‑in
cume (cumulative audience)
teaser
sizzle
An alpha channel is used to determine
color saturation
frame rate
transparency
signal‑to‑noise ratio
Which item provides the most protection when changing a halogen lamp in a lighting instrument
bare hands
paper towel
gloves
plastic wrap
In a universe of 8,000 households, a spot aired twice and achieved 2,000 impressions. The spot reached how many viewers
500 viewers
1,000 viewers
2,000 viewers
4,000 viewers
Why is a production schedule important
it potentially saves time and money
it adds extra paperwork
it replaces shot lists
it reduces the need for lighting
A concept/program proposal should include, but not be limited to, basic message, intended audience, equipment needed, target shooting date, and
font styles for titles
sample shooting locations
cast autographs
post‑production software settings
In scriptwriting, if talent is off‑camera, the audio is notated as
SFX
NAT
VO (voice over)
MOS
The phrase “cheating out” applies to
microphone placement during interviews
positioning talent on the set to face the audience/camera
timing cutaways in editing
arranging props on a table
What is the best way to design studio lighting
place lights by trial and error
rely on ambient light
draw a light plot
use only backlight
When credits run up a screen, they
crawl
wipe
roll
fade
Light used to reduce shadows is called
key light
back light
fill light
practical
An interviewee who has requested to obscure their identity in a published article, raising skepticism because readers cannot determine the source’s credibility, is referred to as
a correspondent
an anonymous source
a columnist
a publisher
This attention‑grabbing headline features the largest font on the page and spans the entire width of the paper
deck
banner
kicker
slug
A reporter’s specific area of focus on a particular issue, sector, organization, or institution is known as
op‑ed
beat reporting
wire copy
dateline
Stories published above where a newspaper folds, typically considered the most important news of the day, are referred to as
below the fold
above the fold
sidebar
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