Studio Quiz

Question 1

used to view a subject in great detail. When of a person, it typically shows the head and shoulders

Answer 1

close-up

Question 2

used to achieve a dramatic effect, to create a feeling of intimacy, or show an object in minute detail. When of a person just the face or a portion of it is shone

Answer 2

extreme close-up

Question 3

used to view a subject from a comfortable distance. When of a person, usually waist to head is shown. This shot is most commonly used on news or talk shows

Answer 3

medium shot

Question 4

Generally, this is a wide shot used to show a person, object, scene, or location in its entirety. Depending on the size of the subject, the shot may also include background images. It is often used as an “establishing shot”.

Answer 4

long shot

Question 5

A shot of a person where the vantage point is behind a second person that is facing away from the camera. When the shot is properly composed, the back of the head and shoulder of the second person is in the foreground.

Answer 5

over the shoulder

Question 6

operate the zoom control to get a closer (telephoto) view of the subject

Answer 6

zoom-in

Question 7

operate the zoom control to get a longer, more distance (wide angle) view of the subject

Answer 7

zoom-out

Question 8

to turn the camera head either left or right

Answer 8

pan

Question 9

to point the camera head either up or down

Answer 9

tilt

Question 10

getting the camera into focus by adjusting the focus ring

Answer 10

focus-up

Question 11

to roll the camera and tripod either towards or away from the subject

Answer 11

dolly

Question 12

to roll the camera and tripod either to the left or right in relation to the subject

Answer 12

truck

Question 13

to raise or lower the camera head using the ____ crank

Answer 13

pedestal

Question 14

a red light on the camera that indicates its signal is being sent directly onto the recording device or over the air. This camera is referred to as “on air.” Allows the talent to address the proper camera. Signifies recording on a portable camcorder.

Answer 14

tally light

Question 15

a control ring on the camera lens used to adjust the amount of light entering the camera through its aperture (iris)

Answer 15

f-stop

Question 16

the use of a white card or object to set a reference point for how the camera sees white. The camera bases all other colors off of that reference point

Answer 16

white balance

Question 17

the space between the top of the frame and the top of the subject’s head

Answer 17

headroom

Question 18

the space between the subject’s face and the side of the frame they are looking or moving towards. While a person is generally centered in the frame, more space is given to the side they are facing. This term becomes even more important when a subject is moving and the camera is following that movement.

Answer 18

lead room

Question 19

special effect that allows a specific color to be replaced (keyed out) by the image from another video source. This effect is also called “green screening” or “blue screening.”

Answer 19

chroma key

Question 20

amplification of the video signal on a camera. While this results in a brighter picture, the image is not as sharp (grainier)

Answer 20

gain

Question 21

an edit or cut between two shots that are so similar that the image appears to jump at the edit point or shot change

Answer 21

jump cut

Question 22

a camera shot in which the angle is deliberately tilted to one side, often used for dramatic effect to help portray anxiety, disorientation, frantic/desperate action, or mental illness

Answer 22

dutch angle

Question 23

measures the amount of light (brightness) in a video image

Answer 23

waveform monitor

Question 24

measures the color of light in a video image

Answer 24

vectorscope

Question 25

the manner in which a camera shot is composed

Answer 25

composition

Question 26

where the cameraperson looks to view the image from his or her camera

Answer 26

viewfinder

Question 27

camera takes on the identity of the viewer or a character in the action. It shoots from the perspective (point of view) of that character

Answer 27

subjective camera

Question 28

light placed in front of and above a subject at a 45 degree angle

Answer 28

key light

Question 29

directional illumination coming from behind and above the subject

Answer 29

back light

Question 30

placed in front of and above the subject, opposite the key light source to reduce shadows cast by the key light

Answer 30

fill light