Motion Media Quiz 3 Flashcards
The device that provides information about each shot is known as
a clapboard
The gradual replacement transition between two images is called a
dissolve
The transition to or from video black is the
fade
The device used to switch between video inputs is the
switcher
When a camera is pivoted from left to right, that move is known as a
pan
When the whole camera and mount are moved toward or away from a subject, the move is called a
dolly
A special effect transition between two images that can add novelty
wipe
The instantaneous transition between two images is a
cut
This type of program would NOT be appropriate for a multicamera/control room production
documentary
When a camera represents the talent’s point of view, it is considered to be
subjective
When a multicamera program is shot from beginning to end and recorded for later viewing, the production method is known as
live on tape
The piece of equipment used to control a camera from a remote position is a
camera control unit
A high-quality, often small, powered microphone is a
condenser microphone
A highly directional microphone that is used to pick up sound from a distance is a
shotgun microphone
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
PZM microphone
A common device used to monitor volume levels is the
VU meter
Used to adjust the strength of audio from one or more audio sources to a standard level
Preamplifier
A small, clip-on microphone that allows hands-free pickup of a talent’s voice is a
lavaliere microphone
Acoustically, hard surfaces reflect sound and can create a
live surrounding
Acoustically, soft surfaces absorb energy and can create a
dead surrounding
Ambient or environmental sounds are known as
natural sound
Sounds that add depth and realism to a production are
sound effects
When talent needs unrestricted mobility, these two microphone systems are often used
wireless or boom
Acoustically, hard surfaces cause reflection of sound waves which creates
reverberation
The lighting technique that utilizes three lights for illumination is called
three point lighting
In a three-point lighting plan, this light reduces the shadows created by the primary light and is usually a diffused, soft light
fill light
In a three-point lighting plan, this light is used to separate the subject from the background
back light
These lights are used to light sets from the floor up
Cyc light
A light that produces well-defined shadows, fast fall off, and well-defined effects is
diffused
This is different within Sunlight (daylight) and studio (tungsten) light and will affect the color quality of a shot
color temperature
The head of the electrical department, many times in charge of lighting on a television set
gafer
The main source of light in a three-point lighting plan is called the
key light
A piece of transparent plastic used to charge the color of a light is known as a
gel
The difference in brightness of the lightest and darkest areas in a shot
contrast
Soft light that illuminates a wide area and softens shadows is
diffused
A light’s “brightness” that affects exposure
intensity
The two main objectives of lighting are
technical and artistic
