What is a storyboard?
Simple sketches of each shot with notes on action, dialogue, and camera movement.
What does WS stand for, and what is the definition?
Wide Shot (WS): Establishes setting and subject within environment.
Who leads creative vision; blocks scenes and directs talent.
The Director
Where does imported media and bins live?
The Project Panel
Define Rough Cut.
To assemble clips in storyboard order; focus on content first.
What is a shot list?
A checklist of shots to capture
What does MS stand for and what is the definition?
Medium Shot (MS): Frames subject from waist/chest up; balances detail and context.
What does the producer do?
Manages logistics, schedule, and resources; ensures delivery.
What does the Program Monitor do?
Plays the active timeline
True or False: a Trim is the act of shortening a video or audio clip by adjusting its start or end points to remove unwanted content, such as dead space or false starts
TRUE! a Trim is the act of shortening a video or audio clip by adjusting its start or end points to remove unwanted content, such as dead space or false starts
What does a shot list include?
shot type, description, location, and notes
What does CU stand for and what is its definition?
Close-Up (CU): Emphasizes detail or emotion (face, object).
Who operates camera, framing, exposure, and movement?
Camera Op or Operator
Define a Timeline/Sequence.
Where clips are edited together.
What is a transition in Premiere Pro?
A special effect that creates a smooth, animated, or stylized link between two video or audio clips, rather than a simple cut
What is the purpose of a storyboard?
To plan visual storytelling before filming (saves time, ensures coverage)
What does OTS stand for and what is the definition?
Over-the-Shoulder (OTS): Shows subject from behind another person’s shoulder (useful for dialogue).
Who monitors levels; places mics; reduces noise?
Audio Tech
What tool cuts a clip at the playhead or at clicked point?
The Razor Tool
What is it called to add readable, correctly spelled text for clarity?
Titles & Lower Thirds