Broadcasting: Videography Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following terms best describes the conversion of reflected light rays from a subject or scene into electrical impulses?

A

Television

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2
Q

How many charge-coupled devices (CCDs) are found inside an electronic newsgathering (ENG) camera?

A

One (1)

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3
Q

What adjustments made to a video camera increases image contrast?

A

Neutral Density Filter

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4
Q

What situations occur when a shot has more than one topic or center of interest?

A

Weakens the picture’s effectiveness, subsequently confusing the viewer.

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5
Q

Which, if any, methods places a shot’s center of interest in a dominant position?

A

Rule of thirds

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6
Q

What adjustments have the most influence on image quality?

A

Brightness

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7
Q

Which factors that affect framing?

A

Field of view, headroom, nose room, close-up and background.

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8
Q

Explain why it is necessary to leave lead room for your subject when he or she is moving?

A

Because it helps indicate the direction of travel.

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9
Q

In addition to clearing your frame of unsightly objects, what other object must you pay close attention to visually in the background?

A

Objects that appear to grow out of your subjects head.

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10
Q

What visual information term describes framing issues that may make a subject appear as if her body stops at the edge of the screen?

A

Cut-off lines

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11
Q

What visual information term describes an apparent sense of depth based upon the relative distance and position of the subject in the frame?

A

Perspective

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12
Q

What visual information term describes a full face shot with headroom and room for the subject’s shoulders?

A

Close-up

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13
Q

What visual information term describes the camera position in relationship to the subject?

A

Viewpoint

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14
Q

What shooting techniques adds drama and excitement to the frame?

A

Cut-ins and cutaways

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15
Q

What best describes a video story’s foundation of continuity?

A

Sequencing

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16
Q

What video shooting term describes a shooting sequence that introduces the scene and shows the entire area of action?

A

Long shot

17
Q

What video shooting term describes focused attention on an important subject or action?

A

Close-up shot

18
Q

What video shooting term describes action that narrows the center of interest, answering the “what” of a scene?

A

Medium shot

19
Q

When shooting a basic sequence, how much extra footage at a minimum should be included before and after the shot’s main action to leave room for transitions and to ease the editing process?

A

2-3 seconds

20
Q

What items dictate the relative distance between shots?

A

Subject matter

21
Q

What is the basis for always shooting on the same side of the action axis?

A

Maintains directional continuity

22
Q

What shooting techniques work to achieve a smooth, uninterrupted flow from one shot to another?

A

Overlapping action

23
Q

When shooting to achieve a smooth, uninterrupted flow of action, what factors should be considered?

A

The story; control of the action; the subject’s action, body position, and facial expressions; and dialogue

24
Q

How do cut-ins and cutaways preserve continuity?

A

Bridging time and distance, diverting audience attention from jumps in action, building interest or drama, replacing hidden action, covering changes in screen direction

25
Q

Which, if any, of the following events is considered semi-controlled action shooting?

Sports, ceremonies, or hard-news situations?

A

Sports.

26
Q

Movement in front of the camera, usually by the talent, is known as what type of movement?

A

Primary movement

27
Q

Sequence of shots from two or more cameras is known as what type of movement?

A

Tertiary movement

28
Q

Horizontal movement on a stationary pedestal following the primary action is known as what type of movement?

A

Panning

29
Q

What type of video shot is absolutely centered and allows the shooter to cross the action axis and establish a new direction of travel?

A

Neutral shot

30
Q

What variations to the basic sequence always precedes a long shot and establishes physical character?

A

Extreme long shot

31
Q

Which, if any, variations to the basic sequence could startle, confuse, or withhold information from the viewer?

A

Reverse sequence

32
Q

What term best describes the organizing of footage into smaller, more manageable files?

A

Sub-clipping

33
Q

What terms best describes the orderly structuring of facts, ideas, and abstract suggestions during the editing process?

A

Continuity

34
Q

What devices are associated with the most commonly used method of video editing (continuity)?

A

Cutaway, cut-in and crosscutting