Chapter 2 textbook terms

Question 1

A-I

Answer 1

the senior audio person on a production

Question 2

A-2

Answer 2

the audio assistant, who reports to the A-I

Question 3

Director

Answer 3

responsible for telling the story

Question 4

EIC (engineer in charge)

Answer 4

responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all equipment on a truck or in a specific studio.

Question 5

Field mixer

Answer 5

a portable audio mixer used by audio personnel to record a quality audio signal. this term could also refer to the person operating the field mixer.

Question 6

Freelance

Answer 6

independent contractors who provide services to multiple organizations, hiring out their skills on an as-needed basis

Question 7

Per diem

Answer 7

a stipend often paid to freelancers that covers any incidental costs such as laundry and meals.

Question 8

Recordist

Answer 8

person responsible for recording the program and possibly playing back video segments

Question 9

TD (technical director)

Answer 9

responsible for operating the television production switcher. Sometimes also known as a vision mixer.

Question 10

Visual storytelling

Answer 10

the use of images to convey a compelling story.