Cameras
This button starts and stops recording
What is the record button
This is what you say when you first greet the audience
What is the introduction / opening
This is the written plan for what the anchors say
What is a script
This person helps tell the crew what to do during a show
What is the director
This device makes voices louder and clearer
What is a microphone
This helps keep the camera steady during filming
What is a tripod
Looking at this while speaking helps you connect with viewers
What is a camera
These words show who is speaking in a script
What is anchor names
This word means switching from one camera or shot to another
What is a cut
Text at the bottom of the screen with a person’s name is called this
What is a lower third
This type of shot shows a person from the chest or waist up
What is a medium shot
Speaking too fast can make it hard for the audience to do this
What is understand you
This device scrolls the script for anchors to read
What is teleprompter
This person counts down before going live
What is the floor director
This sound problem happens when a microphone is too loud and makes a squeal
What is feedback
This camera movement turns the camera left or right
What is a pan
When you make a mistake on air, the best thing to do is this
What is stay calm and keep going
Scripts should be written in this style so anchors sound natural
What is conversational style
Saying “stand by” tells the crew to do this
What is be ready
A graphic that moves across the screen with information is called this
What is a ticker
This dial on the side of the camera controls how much light comes into the lense
What is the iris
This means speaking clearly, confidently, and with energy
What is the delivery
This mark or note tells the anchor to pause, smile, or change tone
What is a cue
This is the director’s plan showing which camera, graphic, or video comes next
What is a shot list
This controls the volume levels of microphones, music, and other audio
What is an audio mixer/ soundboard