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100

The first 3 seconds of a video are important because of this.

What is Attention Span / Hooking the Viewer

100

Background music that builds suspense affects this.

What is Mood or Tone?

100

When false information spreads quickly online.

What is Misinformation?

100

Finish the lyrics: I don't want . . .

What is "no peanut butter and jelly"?

100

If you say “no offense”… is offense coming?

What is Yes?

200

This person acts in front of the camera.

Who is the Actor?

200

The lesson or message of a story is called this.

What is the Theme?

200

Editing a video to make someone appear to say something they didn’t is called this.

What is Manipulation?

200

When an algorithm shows content based on user behavior.

What is Personalization?

200

This person adjusts lighting and makes sure scenes are properly lit.

Who is the Gaffer?

300

This person holds the microphone boom on set.

Who is the Boom Operator?

300

Using media responsibly and ethically is known as this.

What is Media Literacy?

300

If an influencer says “I woke up like this,” how long did it actually take?

What is At Least an Hour?

300

Posting consistently helps improve this.

What is Engagement or Growth?

300

If attention spans are getting shorter… what must videos become?

What is Faster / Shorter / More Engaging?

400

Filming the same scene from different angles.

What is multiple takes?

400

Content created to influence opinions about politics or social issues.

What is Propaganda?

400

Recording room tone helps with this during editing.

What is Smoother Audio Transitions?

400

This person is in charge of the visual style and camera movement choices.

Who is the Cinematographer?

400

A series of movies that tell one long story.

What is a Franchise?

500

If a video is “relatable,” are we bonding… or just collectively struggling?

What is both?

500

If the main character says “I’ll be right back,” what does that mean?

What is They’re Not Coming Back?

500

Analyzing views, watch time, and shares is called this.

What are Analytics?

500

This person selects music and sound effects during post-production.

Who is the Sound Editor?

500

This is the reason people create videos — to inform, entertain, or persuade.

What is Purpose?