Audio, Interview, Camera, and Field Techniques Flash Cards

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Title: Audio, Interview, Camera, and Field Techniques
Description: Fourth Quarter Advanced Video Production, December 2009, First Test
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Created: 2009-12-06
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    • Question
    • Answer
    • Side 3
    • What is the name of a small microphone that can be easily hidden on a piece of clothing?
    • lavalier
    • What is the name of the microphone that a reporter holds onto when performing a stand-up?
    • handheld
    • What is the name of the microphone that is generally mounte3d on the front of the camera called and what is its purpose?
    • shotgun, nat sound
    • 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?
    • wind screen
    • Where should the talent stand when asking the interviewee the questions?
    • right next to the camera lens
    • What is a recorded or electronically produced sound that matches the visual action taking place onscreen called?
    • sound effect
    • What is the "noise" of a room, set or location where dialog is recorded during production called?
    • nat sound
    • What is the name of the meter on a camera or audio board that indicates the relative loudness of sound?
    • VU meter
    • 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?
    • mic level
    • 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?
    • line level
    • What sould you always wear when working with any form of audio?
    • head phones
    • What are the six basic types of questions that should be asked to gather the facts of a story?
    • who, what, when, where, why, how
    • Of the six basic questions, which three are the best for getting answers that work well for S.O.T.'s in your project?
    • why, how, what
    • 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?
    • complete sentence so you have a better sound bite
    • What is its purpose of "over the shoulder shooting"?
    • makes it seem like the subject is having a conversation w/ the audience
    • When writing the VO for a package, the lead-in sentence before the SOT should do what?
    • paraphrase what the SOT is about
    • What should you ask the MOS to do on camera before or after the interview has been completed?
    • say and spell first and last name, what's your title?
    • 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?
    • backlight
    • What is the main light on a subject called?
    • key light
    • What is the light that decreases the amount of shadows caused by the key light called?
    • fill light
    • What are the folding doors that are mounted on the front of a light unit in order to control illumination called?
    • barn doors
    • The first shot edited in a package and is typically a Wide Shot (sometimes a Medium Shot) is called what?
    • establishing shot
    • List 4 uses for a Close-Up shot?
    • 1. show emotion
      2. draw attention to something
      3. show detail
      4. illustrate a motor skill
    • 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
    • dolly shot
    • What is the name of the shot when the camera is physically moving along side the subject along the X-axis
    • trucking
    • What are you doing when you swivel/turn the camera ro the right or left (horizontally) from the camera-person's position
    • panning
    • What is a group of drawings in a sequential order, which lays out the scene and type of shot being videotaped?
    • story board
    • What are four specific aesthetic composition goals a camera operator should look for when setting up a proper MOS interview?
    • story board
    • What are four specific aesthetic composition goals a camera operator should look for when setting up a proper MOS interview?
    • 1. head room
      2. nose room
      3. room for the lower-third
      4. relevant background
    • What is the importance of pressing the record button 5 seconds prior to starting the interview?
    • so the tape gets up to speed
    • Before the actual interview starts, what should the interviewer ask the interviewee to do on camera?
    • 1. state and spell first and last name
      2. say your title
    • When composing an interview shot, what portion of the TV screen should the interviewee's eyes be placed?
    • upper-third
    • If the camera is on and there is no image what troubleshooting issues should the camera operator look at first on the camera?
    • 1. lens cap
      2. iris
    • What is the first thing you should do with a new tape before it's loaded into the camera's VTR deck?
    • label it
    • What is the importance of using a tripod and when should you use one?
    • to get a steady shot, whenever possible
    • What are the five adjustments to picture quality that you can make on the Panasonic DVC Pro lens portion of an ENG camera?
    • focus, iris, back focus, macro zoom, zoom servo
    • Which of the five adjustments on the lens portion of the camera is used to let light in and out of the camera?
    • iris
    • 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?
    • t
    • Which switch on the ENG camera will allow you to get a brighter picture, but also decreases the quality of the picture?
    • gain
    • When shooting indoors, what filter would you use on the ENG Camera?
    • 3200K
    • How often should you white-balance an ENG camera?
    • every time your lighting conditions change
    • Which adjustment on the Lens Portion of the camera controls the amount of Zebras in your shot?
    • iris
    • How many filters are on the Panasonic DVC-Pro camera and how many of the are considered outdoor filters?
    • 4, 3
    • How many filters are on the Panasonic 100B camera and how many of them are considered outdoor filters?
    • 3, 2
    • What are two specific reasons for pulling the talent away from the background?
    • 1. fit more background
      2. create depth of field
    • Which of the three gain modes on the ENG camera is the standard mode to shoot in?
    • low gain