A/V Production Process
What is the first stage of most A/V projects where ideas are gathered and goals are defined?
Preproduction (or planning)
Which professional is primarily responsible for capturing the video during a shoot by operating the camera?
Camera operator (or cinematographer/videographer)
What device captures moving images and is central to video production?
Camera (video camera, cinema camera, DSLR/mirrorless used for video)
This sport uses a puck and is played on ice with six players per team on the ice at a time in professional play. Name the sport.
Ice hockey (or simply "hockey")
A short, catchy piece of content that spreads quickly online and is often imitated or remixed is commonly called a what?
Meme
Name the stage where a script or shot list is created to plan scenes and camera angles.
Scriptwriting / Storyboarding / Shot listing (any of these accepted)
Who manages the overall creative vision of a production and directs actors and crew?
Director
Which piece of equipment is used to record spoken dialogue and on‑set sounds with higher quality than a camera’s built‑in mic?
Shotgun microphone, boom mic, or external microphone (acceptable: lavalier for on‑talent dialogue)
In soccer (association football), this player position is primarily responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring and stays closest to their own goal.
Defender (or "center back" / "fullback" depending on formation; acceptable: "defender")
When a technology becomes widely adopted and integrated into daily life, it is said to have reached this stage of acceptance. Name the two-word phrase commonly used.
Mainstream adoption (or "widespread adoption")
What is the stage called when recording audio and video in the field or studio?
Production (or principal photography/recording)
Name the role responsible for recording, mixing, and ensuring audio quality during production and post.
Sound engineer / Audio technician / Production sound mixer
Name two types of support equipment used to stabilize cameras during a shot.
Tripod and gimbal (also monopod, steadicam, slider)
In basketball, a player who makes a shot from behind the three-point arc scores how many points? Answer with a number.
3
Social media platforms often use this algorithmic technique to show users content similar to what they've engaged with before; it predicts what a user will like based on past behavior. Give the single-word or short-phrase name.
Recommendation system (or "recommender"; acceptable: "algorithmic recommendation")
What process involves arranging clips, trimming, adding transitions, and synchronizing audio to create the final sequence?
Editing (post‑production editing)
Which career focuses on designing lighting setups to achieve mood and visibility on set?
Gaffer or lighting designer (gaffer handles execution; lighting designer handles creative plan)
What is an audio interface and why is it important when recording sound into a computer?
An audio interface converts analog audio signals to digital for a computer, provides preamps and inputs for microphones/instruments; important for quality recording and low‑latency monitoring.
The modern Olympic Games were revived in the late 19th century. In which city were the first modern Olympics held in 1896? (Name the city.)
Athens
A recent trend in fashion and media where older styles return to popularity after a period of decline is known by this one-word term that suggests revival.
Retro
Explain what color grading is and why it is used in post‑production.
Color grading is the process of adjusting and correcting color, contrast, and brightness across footage to create a consistent look or stylistic mood; used for visual continuity and artistic effect.
Describe the responsibilities of a post‑production supervisor and how they ensure a project stays on schedule
Post‑production supervisor coordinates editing, visual effects, sound mixing, delivery schedules, ensures assets and edits are completed on time, manages post crew and quality control.
Compare condenser and dynamic microphones: one key difference and one situation where each is preferred.
Condenser microphones are more sensitive and have a wider frequency response — preferred for studio vocals and detailed sound. Dynamic microphones are more rugged and handle high sound pressure levels — preferred for live sound or loud sources. (Accept examples and context.)
In track and field, the term "decathlon" refers to an event made up of how many individual disciplines? Answer with a number.
10
When a product, idea, or person becomes extremely popular for a very short time and then rapidly declines in attention, this two-word phrase is often used. Provide the phrase.
Fad (or "short-lived trend" / "flash-in-the-pan")