Midterm Exam Flashcards
DV Video Speed
29.97 fps
Blu-Ray HD Pixel Ratio
1920x1080
Standard Speed
30 fps
Film Speed
24 fps
3-Point Editing
- Editing before in window
- Preview Window: In/Points, Markers
- Timeline: Final adjustments
DV (Digital Video) Pixel Ratio
720x480
How fast does data transfer from USB 2?
480 mgbps
What are “Real-Time Effects”?
No rendering of clips required
What audio format is required in Final Cut Pro?
AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format)
How do you convert a file to AIFF?
Open in QuickTime 7 and Convert
Why do we compress video?
To save space and to view video through any kind of connection.
What is H.264?
It is a video compression format that works great and is scaleable.
Why don’t we use the server to save videos?
It slows the server tremendously and even the entire school’s connection.
Shutter Speeds (In order):
Bulb,1,2,4,8,15,30,60,125,250,500,1000
Storage Chart:
- Bit is a unit expressed in 0 or 1
- Byte: Composed of 8 bits
- Kilobyte: 1,024 bytes
- Megabyte: 1,024 kbs
- Gigabyte: 1,024 mgbs
- Terabyte: 1,024 gbs
- Petabyte: 1,024 terabytes
Most common F/Stop or Aperture:
- 2.8
- 4
- 5.6
- 8
- 11
- 16
- 22
- 32
- 45
- 64
What is the lowest shutter speed without required tripod?
60
What does aperture control?
Exposure and depth of field
What is ISO?
It sets the camera’ slight level; use lowest ISO possible due to grain.
What is an effect of telephoto lenses?
Perspective is flattened and objects become much closer together.
What are the 6 Guidelines of Composition?
- Simplicity
- Rule of Thirds
- Balance
- Lines/Shapes
- Framing
- Avoid Mergers
What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
What is the storage of CDR’s?
700 mgbs
What is the storage of a DVD?
4.7 GB
What is the storage of a Blu-Ray disk?
50 GB
What is the film speed of motion pictures?
24 fps
What is the image format for internet?
JPEG or PNG
What settings adjust brightness and contrast in Photoshop?
Levels or Curves
Why did Alfred Hitchcock hate outdoor shots?
Because he couldn’t control the lighting.
