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Advanced Video Production
FINAL TEST STUDY GUIDE
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Film, Theatre & Television
Undergraduate 4
08/28/2013

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Term
Explain: Remote Survey
Definition
It is a survey done in another town, state, or even country.
Term
What is Video Compression?
Definition
Minimizing data across a 3 dimensional array of color pixels.
Term
Define: CMOS
Definition
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Term
Name 5 camera adjustments using the Sony RCP-750 (Remote Control Panel).
Definition
Black level, chroma level, black balance, white balance, filters, color adjustments, iris, paint, shutter speed
Term
HDV is recorded as a ________ stream.
Definition
MPEG
Term
Explain the use of the passive SWR.
Definition
It is used to isolate video signals anywhere needed, for quality control purposes.
Term
What is Dynamic range?
Definition
The ability of a camera to see between dark and white in good quality. The ability to see video detail from low contrast to high contrast.
Term
What is “Burned Video”?
Definition
Video over 100%IRE
Loss of color definition
Term
Define IDDR
Definition
Intelligent Digital Disk Recorder
Term
E to E only function is to: (Electronic to Electronic)
Definition
Monitor the comparison of the input to the output
Term
What are “Macros” in a professional SWR?
Definition
They store a number of steps within one sequence.
Term
Explain the first focusing procedure on a camera lens
Definition
Check Main focus, zoom in all the way and focus. Then zoom out and check back focus.
Term
Differences between ENG and EFP.
Definition
ENG – Capturing news fast, single camera, one or two people max, no tripod or big monitors.
EFP – full crew, director, producer, lighting, audio, cam ops w/ tripod.
Term
Dolly Back
Definition
Move camera and tripod backwards away from stage
Term
Dolly In
Definition
Move camera and tripod forward towards the stage
Term
CD files can be imported into FCP……T or F.
Definition
True
Term
You cannot digitize in FCP without timecode….T or F.
Definition
False
Term
Define: Wipe
Definition
It is a Pattern
Term
Define: Dissolve
Definition
A smooth transition
Term
What is a 2X extender?
Definition
Doubles the focal length/zoom of the lens, this is an option on zoom lens.
Term
Name five SINGLE CAMERA recording calls.
Definition
•Lock it down
•Quite on set
•This is for picture/rehearsal
•Audio
•Slate
•Camera
•Cut
•Timecode
•Action
Term
(0) Zero IRE means
Definition
No signal
Term
Define: POV
Definition
Point of view
Term
Define: OTS
Definition
Over the shoulder
Term
Four names for 7.5 IRE.
Definition
•Video Black
•Black level
•Pedestal
•Blanking
Term
What is “Fixing it in post production”?
Definition
It is a bad idea/post production is for enhancing a product not fixing it.
Term
Upward Y axis is often used to...
Definition
Exiting a scene
Term
Four keyers in the Sony MFS-2000
Definition
•Chroma
•Luma
•Upstream
•Downstream
•Wipe key
Term
FCP keyboard shortcuts “J”, “K” and “L”
Definition
•J - rewind
•K – pause/stop
•L – fast forward
Term
The space bar in FCP activates what?
Definition
Play and Stop
Term
In a Show Pro event, is insurance really necessary?
Definition
Yes in case of an accident with gear, people, talent and musicians.
Term
Name the FCP window that displays the timeline.
Definition
Canvas
Term
Name the FCP window that displays audio, graphics and video clips.
Definition
Viewer
Term
What is a “Flypack system”?
Definition
A portable video system that contains audio, video, monitors and communication devices.
Term
Name five technical positions in live session labs at FSL-1.
Definition
•Shader
•Technical Director
•Broadcast Audio
•Camera Ops
Term
What is timecode?
Definition
Digital audio signal recorded on an assigned track of your media used to label each frame with a number using a 24 hour clock.
Term
Real time recordings are displayed by __________ timecode.
Definition
Drop Frame
Term
When editing to music, you should always follow the stage action and also the...
Definition
Tempo and Beat
Term
In 3-D technology, explain the main differences between Paralax barrier and Lenticular lens.
Definition
•Lenticular uses lenslets
•Paralex uses liquid crystal
Term
Define: Cut
Definition
It is instant
Term
Define: Tilt down
Definition
Pointing the camera lens downward
Term
Switching the shutter speed from 1/60 sec. to 1/48 sec on a video camera creates what effect on the video image?
Definition
Cinematic look
Term
What is GOP?
Definition
Group of Pictures
Term
Name the type of compression where every single video frame is sampled and stored separately as is.
Definition
Intraframe (Raw)
Term
Why is CHROMA data represented by two numbers?
Definition
Because there are so many different colors that they have to be split up by blue minus yellow and red minus yellow.
Term
What is a slate? What is represented by an inverted slate?
Definition
•ID of a clip
•The ID of the preceding clip
Term
Name two intrusive (not natural) camera moves.
Definition
•Fast zoom in
•Snap zoom
•Swift pan
Term
Name two non-intrusive (natural) camera moves.
Definition
•Dolly in/out
•Truck left/right
•Slow pan left/right
•Slow zoom
Term
What is a “Snap Zoom”? Explain.
Definition
A Fast zoom used to follow the speed of whatever is being recorded.
Term
Define BPP
Definition
Bits per pixel
Term
What is the use of a Servo Motor on a camera lens?
Definition
Zoom in and zoom out electronically, It can be set to different speeds.
Term
The X axis movement from left to right suggests what kind of motion?
Definition
Forward
Term
7.5 IRE is the same as 100% IRE….T or F.
Definition
False
Term
FSL-1 MFS-2000 and FSL MFS-2000 differences.
Definition
FSL1 = Standard FSL = HD
Term
When would you use a “Slow Zoom”?
Definition
Dramatic situations, slow music
Term
A continuous red line over a clip in FCP timeline indicates that...
Definition
The clip or effect needs to be rendered.
Term
Define: Tally Light
Definition
It is a red light that shows the camera is live, hot, on the air.
Term
What is a “Client”?
Definition
Most important person in your professional life
Term
The most important part of any show production is ...
Definition
Preproduction
Term
Define: Floor Manager
Definition
Contact person on the floor from the director in the studio
Term
What is a Teleprompter?
Definition
Talent information device, on screen scripting for talent.
Term
Explain: Truck right
Definition
Moving the camera and tripod to the right
Term
Explain: Tilt up
Definition
Moving the camera lens upward. Upward on Y axis
Term
What is a Safe Title area?
Definition
Full view minus 10% of the borders, lines show safe broadcast areas.
Term
When do you need to calibrate Oscilloscopes and Vectorscopes?
Definition
Before the beginning of every show.
Term
What kind of SWR is used by the Shader?
Definition
Passive or Active
Term
What is Focal Length?
Definition
Distance from the center of the lens to focal plate.
Term
Differences between Prime and Zoom lenses.
Definition
Zoom length has an adjustable focal length, prime does not change.
Term
In a professional SWR, what is the Key function used for?
Definition
For cutting a hole over background video, for the purpose of lower third, graphics, person’s name, bug.
Term
Define: DVE
Definition
Digital video effect
Term
Define: VTR
Definition
Video tape recorder
Term
In the FS-L Venue, name and explain 5 technical or creative positions during a show production.
Definition
Producer, Director, FOH, Monitor Engineer, Hippo Op, Lighting Designer, Camera Ops
Term
Responsibilities of a video recording engineer.
Definition
Quality control of recording material
Term
Explain: “Ambiance”
Definition
Background noise in a location. Natural sound of the environment.
Term
Leading from left to right, the presenter should be positioned on what side of the viewfinder?
Definition
Left
Term
Name the cable connector that delivers the best video signal.
Definition
BNC or HDMI
Term
Can you store effects in FCP Timeline?
Definition
Yes
Term
What is the Flypack model and make used in show production?
Definition
Grass Valley Indigo
Term
Define I/O panel
Definition
Input and output of every signal available.
Term
Explain the term: “Pad your Shots”
Definition
Head frames and tail frames. Adding frames to the beginning and end of each clip for editing.
Term
Define: E-Mem
Definition
Electronic Memory used by switchers to save a transition.
Term
Explain procedure to import video clips into FCP.
Definition
File → Log and Capture → Clip Settings → Capture Now
Term
In FCP, what is the “Razor Blade Tool” used for?
Definition
Cut clips in the timeline
Term
In an ISO Show recording, how should time code be recorded?
Definition
From a master clock
Term
What is the first RCU camera adjustment when taking white balance?
Definition
Black Balance.
Term
DLSR
Definition
Digital Single Lens Reflector
Term
Cover Shot
Definition
Backup/Safety shot in case of a bad cut.
Term
Show Format
Definition
Rundown of the show.
Term
Tighten Show
Definition
Zoom in
Term
How does a chroma key work?
Definition
Starts with a well lit single color background. An object or a person is then placed in front of the color background & then the background is keyed out using the switcher.
Term
What are filter wheels used for?
Definition
To adjust the lighting temperature/levels.
Term
Define: FU
Definition
Fade Up
Term
Define: MFD
Definition
Minimum Focal Distance
Term
What is Zone focus?
Definition
Focusing on one area of your scene, area of the clip where you want the viewer to look first.
Term
How would you trim a clip to make it shorter at the end?
Definition
Trim out minus
Term
In a show prod video recording, what is an arc?
Definition
Half circle movement in front of the stage.
Term
Name the three dimensions of 3D television.
Definition
Width, length, height, and depth
Term
What is a safety switch?
Definition
Prevents the media from being rerecorded or erased.
Term
What is the optimum storage temperature range for?
Definition
65 degrees
Term
Define: SMPTE
Definition
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
Term
Before powering a television production truck what must you do?
Definition
Check to see if the correct power requirements are being met.
Term
How many cameras can you connect to the TriCaster?
Definition
8
Term
Why is the TriCaster considered a “Production truck”?
Definition
It has all the elements needed for a production.
Term
Mixing composite and SDI HD cameras is possible using tricaster. T or F.
Definition
True
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