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Advanced Video Production
MIDTERM TEST STUDY GUIDE
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Film, Theatre & Television
Undergraduate 4
08/17/2013

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Term
What are video and audio patch bays used for?
Definition

To take the output of a source

into the input of another source.

Term
Name and explain three kinds of video transitions
Definition

•Wipe= is a pattern

•Cut= is instant

•Dissolve= Smooth transition

Term
What are the three main components of a professional video camera?
Definition

•Camera body

•Lens

•View Finder

Term
Three industry standard NLE’s systems
Definition

                            •FCP (Final Cut Pro)

                            •Adobe Premier

                            •Avid Media Composer

                            •Sony Vegas

Term
Define: Time Code
Definition

A digital audio signal recorded on an assigned

track of your media, labels each of the frames

with a number using a 24 hour clock.

Term
Define: Establishing Shoot
Definition

Tells us when, where, and what is happening;

this is where we are & this is what we are doing.

Term
Define: Leading
Definition

Leaving space in the frame in the

direction of the subject's movement.

Term

Oscilloscopes measures:

_________ and _________.

Definition
•White level and black level
Term

Vectorscopes measures:

_________ and _________.

Definition
Chrominance and Hue
Term
Define: OTS
Definition
Over the Shoulder
Term
Define: CU
Definition
Close Up
Term
Define: MCU
Definition
Medium Close Up
Term

What is the difference between a

MC and a Production SWR?

Definition

MC includes audio follows video at cross points.

The Production SWR has video only.

Term
Define and explain: Client?
Definition
The most important person in your professional life.
Term
Name two main buses in a professional SWR:
Definition
Preview and Program
Term
If you are working as an intern…avoid this mistake:
Definition
Not asking enough questions
Term
Two technical names for the main output of an SWR:
Definition

Any of the following are a suitable answer:

Hot, Air, Program, Main, or Destination.

Term

How do you read this timecode?

12;12;12;12 What kind is it?

How do you know?

Definition

hours, minutes, seconds, frames

; = drop frame

This gives you real-time recording.

Term
Define: CMR
Definition
Central Machine Room
Term
Define: Burned Video
Definition

Video that is over 100% IRE.

AKA: Video that loses color definition.

Term

All digital TV runs on 720p:

 

True or False

Definition
False
Term

A pixel is considered to be the

smallest single imaging element:

 

True or False

Definition
True
Term
Define: Pan right
Definition

Camera and lens moves to the right.

Tripod stays stationary.

Term
Define: Dolly in
Definition
Camera and tripod moves forward towards the stage.
Term

What instrument monitors black levels

from a camera video output?

Definition
oscilloscope/wave form monitor
Term

How many video players are available

in the Grass Valley Turbo system?

Definition
2 players (P1 and P2)
Term
In FCP define: Overwrite edit
Definition

Places a video over time line with out

changing the duration of the edit.

Term
In FCP define: Insert edit
Definition

The placement of a clip within the time line

moving everything forward and extending

the duration of the edit.

Term

An advantage of making a copy of a

digital video file is no generation loss:

 

True or False

Definition
True
Term

The 2X extender integrated into a zoom

lens doubles the ________ ________.

Definition
Focal length
Term

This recording system requires two

passes to completely scan the entire screen.

 

This is known as ________ ________.

Definition
Interlaced scanning
Term

A __________ connector splits the

video signal into chroma and luma.

Definition
S-Video (Separate Video)
Term
What is the function of a CCU?
Definition
Controls all the camera parameters
Term
Define: Pan left
Definition

Camera and lens moves to the left.

 Tripod stays stationary.

Term
Define: Pan Right
Definition

Camera and lens moves to the right.

Tripod stays stationary.

Term
Define: Dolly out
Definition
Camera and Tripod moves away from the stage.
Term
Define: Tilt down
Definition
Camera lens points down.
Term
In FCP, the viewer window is used for_________________________.
Definition
Setting in and out points
Term

In FCP, the in points and the out

points of a clip are assigned by the

keyboard letters___and___.

Definition
I and O
Term
The aspect ratio of a wide LCD screen is:______.
Definition
16:9
Term
Name two professional video connectors:
Definition

Any of the following would be acceptable:

 

Triax, VGA, BNC and HDMI

Term

Name the SWR used by the shader

to monitor sources____________.

Definition
Passive or Active
Term
What is digitizing?
Definition

The transferring of Data into a

computer hard drive for editing.

Term

Name the two instruments that

analyze a video signal that are usually

found at the very end of the signal flow…

Explain why………

Definition

The O-scope and vector scope to help

with elimination process to find a problem.

They must see the whole signal flow!

Term
Elaborate: Prime lenses vs. Zoom lenses
Definition

•Prime Lenses - Lenses whose focal lengths are fixed

      (non intrusive)

 

•Zoom Lenses - Lenses whose focal lengths are variable

      (intrusive)

Term
In FCP, what keys activate the rendering process?
Definition
Command + R
Term

After inserting new videotape or a

new media card in a camcorder or a record deck,

what do you record first and for how long? Why?

Definition

1k tone & color bars for 1min for a reference signal.

This is used by the editor and the MC operator.

Term

What is the first technical adjustment

made in a video camera?

Definition
Black Balance
Term
Define: Zebra indicator
Definition

Shows the operator

"hot spots" in recording

(video over 100% IRE).

Term

S-video is considered the best

video connector in the industry:

 

True or False

Definition
False (BNC is the best)
Term
What is a stereographer?
Definition
3d Video Specialist
Term
What is production style?
Definition
The run down of a show.
Term
Explain "Rack Focus"
Definition

When the foreground is in focus

 & the background is not in focus.

Known as a "Beauty Shot."

Term
How do you adjust "Back Focus"?
Definition

Zoom all the way in and adjust main focus.

Then zoom out and adjust back focus (if needed).

Then zoom in to make sure focus adjust is correct.

Term
What causes "Lens Flare"?
Definition
A light source bouncing inside the camera lens.
Term
What is the procedure to adjust a color monitor?
Definition

Step 1: Apply color bars.

Step 2: Set blue gun on.

Step 3: Adjust chroma/phase to match black&grey bars.

Step 4: Turn off blue gun.

Step 5: Adjust brightness.

Term
What is the versatility of video?
Definition
It is instant, you can make copies and it is easy to edit.
Term
What is a freelance crew?
Definition

A crew of people that offer their

services on a daily rate basis.

Term
Another name for Video Mixer:
Definition
Technical Director/Visual Maker
Term
What is an edit?
Definition
Any changes in a timeline.
Term
Two kinds of remote surveys are:
Definition
On-location and Remote
Term
What are Crosspoints?
Definition
Any input to a Switcher or a MC.
Term

Video Production

vs

Television production

 

Explain...

Definition

Video - A recording designed for dedicated viewers.

 

Television - Designed to be Broadcast.

Term

Linear Television

vs.

Non-linear

 

Explain...

Definition

Linear TV - Follows a schedule. Forces viewer to watch when network decides.

 

Non-linear - Viewer decides when they want to watch program (i.e. On-Demand)

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