Motion Media Quiz 3

Question 1

The device that provides information about each shot is known as

Answer 1

a clapboard

Question 2

The gradual replacement transition between two images is called a

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dissolve

Question 3

The transition to or from video black is the

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fade

Question 4

The device used to switch between video inputs is the

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switcher

Question 5

When a camera is pivoted from left to right, that move is known as a

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pan

Question 6

When the whole camera and mount are moved toward or away from a subject, the move is called a

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dolly

Question 7

A special effect transition between two images that can add novelty

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wipe

Question 8

The instantaneous transition between two images is a

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cut

Question 9

This type of program would NOT be appropriate for a multicamera/control room production

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documentary

Question 10

When a camera represents the talent’s point of view, it is considered to be

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subjective

Question 11

When a multicamera program is shot from beginning to end and recorded for later viewing, the production method is known as

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live on tape

Question 12

The piece of equipment used to control a camera from a remote position is a

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camera control unit

Question 13

A high-quality, often small, powered microphone is a

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condenser microphone

Question 14

A highly directional microphone that is used to pick up sound from a distance is a

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shotgun microphone

Question 15

A low-profile microphone that can be used to capture audio from talent that is six or more feet away and does not produce the hollow sound of a hanging handheld mic is a

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PZM microphone

Question 16

A common device used to monitor volume levels is the

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VU meter

Question 17

Used to adjust the strength of audio from one or more audio sources to a standard level

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Preamplifier

Question 18

A small, clip-on microphone that allows hands-free pickup of a talent’s voice is a

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lavaliere microphone

Question 19

Acoustically, hard surfaces reflect sound and can create a

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live surrounding

Question 20

Acoustically, soft surfaces absorb energy and can create a

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dead surrounding

Question 21

Ambient or environmental sounds are known as

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natural sound

Question 22

Sounds that add depth and realism to a production are

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sound effects

Question 23

When talent needs unrestricted mobility, these two microphone systems are often used

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wireless or boom

Question 24

Acoustically, hard surfaces cause reflection of sound waves which creates

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reverberation

Question 25

The lighting technique that utilizes three lights for illumination is called

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three point lighting

Question 26

In a three-point lighting plan, this light reduces the shadows created by the primary light and is usually a diffused, soft light

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fill light

Question 27

In a three-point lighting plan, this light is used to separate the subject from the background

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back light

Question 28

These lights are used to light sets from the floor up

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Cyc light

Question 29

A light that produces well-defined shadows, fast fall off, and well-defined effects is

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diffused

Question 30

This is different within Sunlight (daylight) and studio (tungsten) light and will affect the color quality of a shot

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color temperature

Question 31

The head of the electrical department, many times in charge of lighting on a television set

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gafer

Question 32

The main source of light in a three-point lighting plan is called the

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key light

Question 33

A piece of transparent plastic used to charge the color of a light is known as a

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gel

Question 34

The difference in brightness of the lightest and darkest areas in a shot

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contrast

Question 35

Soft light that illuminates a wide area and softens shadows is

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diffused

Question 36

A light’s “brightness” that affects exposure

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intensity

Question 37

The two main objectives of lighting are

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technical and artistic