Audio, Interview, Camera, And Field Techniques

Front 1

What is the name of a small microphone that can be easily hidden on a piece of clothing?

Back 1

lavalier

Front 2

What is the name of the microphone that a reporter holds onto when performing a stand-up?

Back 2

handheld

Front 3

What is the name of the microphone that is generally mounte3d on the front of the camera called and what is its purpose?

Back 3

shotgun, nat sound

Front 4

What is the name of the acoustic piece of foam that is put over the microphone to cut down on wind noise when in outdoor use?

Back 4

wind screen

Front 5

Where should the talent stand when asking the interviewee the questions?

Back 5

right next to the camera lens

Front 6

What is a recorded or electronically produced sound that matches the visual action taking place onscreen called?

Back 6

sound effect

Front 7

What is the "noise" of a room, set or location where dialog is recorded during production called?

Back 7

nat sound

Front 8

What is the name of the meter on a camera or audio board that indicates the relative loudness of sound?

Back 8

VU meter

Front 9

If the camera has an external microphone plugged directly into the XLR inputs of the camera, what selection mode would you choose for audio input on the camera?

Back 9

mic level

Front 10

If the camera has an external microphone plugged into a field mixer and then a XLR cable from the mixer plugs directly into the SLR inputs of the camera, what selection mode would you choose for audio input on the camera?

Back 10

line level

Front 11

What sould you always wear when working with any form of audio?

Back 11

head phones

Front 12

What are the six basic types of questions that should be asked to gather the facts of a story?

Back 12

who, what, when, where, why, how

Front 13

Of the six basic questions, which three are the best for getting answers that work well for S.O.T.'s in your project?

Back 13

why, how, what

Front 14

When asking an open-ended question, is it better to have the subject continue your sentence OR have the subject respond with a complete sentence paraphrasing your question? Why?

Back 14

complete sentence so you have a better sound bite

Front 15

What is its purpose of "over the shoulder shooting"?

Back 15

makes it seem like the subject is having a conversation w/ the audience

Front 16

When writing the VO for a package, the lead-in sentence before the SOT should do what?

Back 16

paraphrase what the SOT is about

Front 17

What should you ask the MOS to do on camera before or after the interview has been completed?

Back 17

say and spell first and last name, what's your title?

Front 18

A light which is generally mounted behind a subject to light the subject's hair and shoulders without illuminating a subject's from side and separates the subject from the background is called what?

Back 18

backlight

Front 19

What is the main light on a subject called?

Back 19

key light

Front 20

What is the light that decreases the amount of shadows caused by the key light called?

Back 20

fill light

Front 21

What are the folding doors that are mounted on the front of a light unit in order to control illumination called?

Back 21

barn doors

Front 22

The first shot edited in a package and is typically a Wide Shot (sometimes a Medium Shot) is called what?

Back 22

establishing shot

Front 23

List 4 uses for a Close-Up shot?

Back 23

1. show emotion
2. draw attention to something
3. show detail
4. illustrate a motor skill

Front 24

What is the name of the shot when the camera is physically moved in closer to the subject or backed out away from the subject along the Z-axis

Back 24

dolly shot

Front 25

What is the name of the shot when the camera is physically moving along side the subject along the X-axis

Back 25

trucking

Front 26

What are you doing when you swivel/turn the camera ro the right or left (horizontally) from the camera-person's position

Back 26

panning

Front 27

What is a group of drawings in a sequential order, which lays out the scene and type of shot being videotaped?

Back 27

story board

Front 28

What are four specific aesthetic composition goals a camera operator should look for when setting up a proper MOS interview?

Back 28

story board

Front 29

What are four specific aesthetic composition goals a camera operator should look for when setting up a proper MOS interview?

Back 29

1. head room
2. nose room
3. room for the lower-third
4. relevant background

Front 30

What is the importance of pressing the record button 5 seconds prior to starting the interview?

Back 30

so the tape gets up to speed

Front 31

Before the actual interview starts, what should the interviewer ask the interviewee to do on camera?

Back 31

1. state and spell first and last name
2. say your title

Front 32

When composing an interview shot, what portion of the TV screen should the interviewee's eyes be placed?

Back 32

upper-third

Front 33

If the camera is on and there is no image what troubleshooting issues should the camera operator look at first on the camera?

Back 33

1. lens cap
2. iris

Front 34

What is the first thing you should do with a new tape before it's loaded into the camera's VTR deck?

Back 34

label it

Front 35

What is the importance of using a tripod and when should you use one?

Back 35

to get a steady shot, whenever possible

Front 36

What are the five adjustments to picture quality that you can make on the Panasonic DVC Pro lens portion of an ENG camera?

Back 36

focus, iris, back focus, macro zoom, zoom servo

Front 37

Which of the five adjustments on the lens portion of the camera is used to let light in and out of the camera?

Back 37

iris

Front 38

t or f: when an ENG Camera is set to R-Run mode, the time code starts and stops when you activate the record button?

Back 38

t

Front 39

Which switch on the ENG camera will allow you to get a brighter picture, but also decreases the quality of the picture?

Back 39

gain

Front 40

When shooting indoors, what filter would you use on the ENG Camera?

Back 40

3200K

Front 41

How often should you white-balance an ENG camera?

Back 41

every time your lighting conditions change

Front 42

Which adjustment on the Lens Portion of the camera controls the amount of Zebras in your shot?

Back 42

iris

Front 43

How many filters are on the Panasonic DVC-Pro camera and how many of the are considered outdoor filters?

Back 43

4, 3

Front 44

How many filters are on the Panasonic 100B camera and how many of them are considered outdoor filters?

Back 44

3, 2

Front 45

What are two specific reasons for pulling the talent away from the background?

Back 45

1. fit more background
2. create depth of field

Front 46

Which of the three gain modes on the ENG camera is the standard mode to shoot in?

Back 46

low gain