Pre-Production
What is the planning stage of video production called?
Pre-production.
What is the process of actually filming the video called?
Production (filming).
Which phase includes editing and adding music
Post-production.
What is the three‑phase process that audio production follows? (Name the phases)
Pre-production, production, post-production.
In graphic design, what is "white space" (negative space)?
White space is area not occupied by elements; helps prevent clutter and emphasizes content.
Name two things a storyboard shows or helps plan.
camera framing, actor placement, lighting, props, shot order, dialogue lines — any two valid storyboard elements.
Define B-roll in one sentence.
B-roll is supplemental footage used for alternative angles or to cover transitions.
Why is organizing B-roll important during editing?
Because B-roll covers cuts/transitions and adds visual interest; keeps continuity.
What is Foley?
Foley is the reproduction of everyday sound effects added in post to enhance audio (footsteps, doors, etc.).
Name two principles of design and give a short example of each
Rhythm (repetition of elements) — e.g., repeating shapes; Contrast — e.g., dark text on light background to create interest.
What three questions should objectives answer during pre-production? (Give any three)
what type of video, who is it for, resources needed, length of production, budget — any three.
What does the "rule of thirds" help a filmmaker do?
It helps compose shots by placing important elements along thirds or intersections to create a more dynamic image.
Name two file formats used for video and one key difference between them.
MP4 (small, widely playable) and MOV (higher quality, larger files) — MP4 more compatible, MOV larger/higher quality.
Name two types of microphones and one situation when you would use each.
Dynamic mic — good for live, loud sources; Condenser mic — studio, detailed vocals; Ribbon mic — studio, warm low-frequency sound.
What file type supports transparent backgrounds for images?
PNG supports transparent backgrounds (also SVG for vector).
What is the difference between a script and a screenplay?
A script is the written text for any production; a screenplay is a script formatted specifically for movies/TV (industry formatting).
Name three camera shot types and briefly describe one of them.
Examples: extreme wide shot (shows setting), full shot (full body), medium shot (waist up), close-up (head & shoulders), extreme close-up (detail), high angle, low angle.
What is a voiceover and when is it usually recorded?
A voiceover is narration not shown on camera; recorded during editing/post-production and placed over footage
What are the main steps in post-production for audio from editing to final delivery? (List in order)
Organize/backup files → editing (cutting/compiling) → mixing → mastering → deliver/upload/send to client.
What is the difference between raster and vector graphics (one short sentence)?
Raster = pixels (e.g., JPEG, PNG); Vector = paths/math (e.g., SVG) so vectors scale cleanly.
List four items that should be in a shoot plan (pick any four).
Location, time of arrival, set up, length of shoot, cast required, props (any four).
What is a director's main role on set?
The director guides artistic aspects, visualizes the script, and leads the crew and talent.
Explain how graphics or special effects help a video (two reasons).
Graphics/effects set mood, clarify ideas, emphasize points, increase excitement.
Describe the difference between mixing and mastering.
Mixing blends and balances all audio elements; mastering adjusts final volume/tone for industry loudness standards and final polish.
Name three animation techniques and briefly explain one (e.g., tweening, masking, looping).
Tweening (creates intermediate frames), Masking (obscures/reveals parts of a scene using layers), Looping (repeats frames to create cycles). Any of these explained is acceptable.