Camera
What is the name of a shot that gets just the shoulders and head of a person
What is a hook?
The first sentence that is meant to "grab" the interest of the reader or viewer
Before putting someone on hold you should always
Ask "May I put you on hold for a moment?"
What does PSA stand for?
Public Service Announcement
What is B-ROLL and why do you need it
B-ROLL is the extra film that brings color and interest to the main footage. Extra shots that you can use to cover mistakes or just further inform the viewer.
Name the 5w's and the H for CLEAR communicaiton
What, who, when, where, why and how
You are on customer service and someone says they have a problem. What do you say first and why?
I am sorry you are having an issue.
Show me a pan left and a pan right
Start on left and smoothly and slowly rotate right
Promotion
What do you check on the tripod to make sure your camera is balanced?
The bubble - make sure the circle is right in the center covering the black dot
What are two words that begin with the letter "C" are needed for excellent communication
CLEAR and CREATIVE
Why is eye contact important in communications?
Because some people think that eye contact shows you are listening and are interested in them.
What is the hand gesture for the countdown 5 to 1 you give to the host?
What is the difference between a PROMO and a PSA?
A promo is usually selling something while a PSA is typically done to inform the public of some service and helpful information. No money or selling involved.
What is the brain of the camera that holds the memory of what you just filmed
In computer what is difference between attaching a LINK and attaching a FILE
A file is something you have in your computer - paperclip, but a link, is a hyperlink to outside world beyond your computer
24 Hours
When fiming without the tripod - how do you keep the camera steady?
Two hands on camera, hand in strap and elbows tight to the body
On a tv studio set who is known as the TALENT?
The on-air person who will be speaking on camera, for example the anchor on a news program.
On our camera what does the T and the W stand for?
T - TELESCOPIC SHOT - ZOOM
W - WIDE SHOT - PULL OUT AND GO WIDE
In a formal email what is a good sign off before you put your name.
If you are unable to go to school or work because you are sick what should you do?
Email or call the school or your supervisor right away so they can make adjustments.
In video filming what is an ESTABLISHING SHOT
A shot of an exterior of a building where the action will be taking place for example in Friends it would be the ouside of the Central Perk coffee shop
What is copy?
Written communication materials for on air annoucers to read on TV, radio, podcasts.