Design Basics
This design principle refers to how visual weight is distributed in a layout.
What is balance?
The space between lines of text is called this.
What is leading?
The most professional and commonly used video transition.
What is a hard cut?
This mic is best for hands-free interviews.
What is a lavalier microphone?
Editing clips digitally in any order is called this.
What is non-linear editing?
A system designers use to align elements and create consistency.
What is a grid system?
The best font type for readability from a distance.
What is a sans-serif font?
Graphics used to display names or titles on screen.
What are lower thirds?
Audio distortion caused by levels being too high is called this.
What is peaking?
The best file format for final video submission.
What is MP4?
This principle ensures all design elements feel connected.
What is unity?
Blue and gray are commonly used to communicate this brand feeling.
What is trust and professionalism?
The section of a video that provides closure and credits.
What is an outro?
This photography rule places subjects off-center.
What is the Rule of Thirds?
Using Creative Commons–Attribution images requires this.
What is giving credit to the creator?
A logo should be this so it works well at any size.
What is simplicity?
Using too many fonts in a design hurts this.
What is readability and consistency?
A smooth transition between video segments is called this.
What is a segue?
A medium shot typically frames a subject this way.
What is waist up?
The person who controls the flow of a live production.
Who is the director?
This technique guides the viewer’s eye through a composition.
What are leading lines?
This geometric ratio is often used for visually pleasing layouts.
What is the Golden Ratio?
FPS affects how this appears in a video.
What is motion smoothness?
Judges often value this more than video quality.
What is clean audio?
This is where will you take the Digital Communications & Design Test.
What is the CRC Lab?