What does the gain control on an ENG/EFP camera compensate for electronically?
low light levels
What question should you ask about the show idea before moving to the preproduction phase?
Is it worthwhile and doable?
Who of the following is considered nontechnical personnel?
a. video editor
b. engineer
c. director
Director
Which TV system uses two or more cameras for the simultaneous capture of event details and for instant replays?
multicamera system
To determine a target audience, what two kinds of research factors must you include?
demographic and psychographic
What is the column arrangement of a standard A/V script?
video on the left, audio on the right
What percentage of contingency should be added to a production budget?
15%
What does a normal storyboard show?
key visualization points and audio information
Which piece of equipment contains most of a basic television system?
Camcorder
What is a facilities request?
a list that contains all technical facilities needed for a production
What is the major characteristic of an analog signal?
it fluctuates exactly like the original signal
What best defines the definition of a production schedule?
It tells everyone involved in a specific production who is doing what, when, and where throughout the three production phases
What determines the medium requirements?
the defined process message
Which system scans all lines in successive order?
Progressive
What is the definition of event order?
the way event details are sequenced
What is the major characteristic of a digital signal?
it consists of on off pulses, represented by 0's and 1's
Who is responsible for monitoring the "strike" of a studio production? define "strike".
Floor manager, taking down the set and cleaning the studio
What pair of connectors can be used for video?
a. XLR and mini
b. S-Video and RCA Phono
c. XLR and RCA Phono
S-Video and RCA phono
What does the time line of a production show?
A breakdown of time blocks for various activities on the actual production day
What is the process message?
the message the viewer actually perceives
What does CCD stand for and what do they do?
charge-coupled device, convert the optical image into electronic impulses. Using hundreds of pixels.
What are two research factors of psychographics?
buying habbits, values, or lifestyles
What is the standard script format for writing plays for television and digital cinema?
Single-Column Drama Script
What is the ND filter used for?
reduce the amount of light transmitted to the imaging device - used in overly bright sunlight
A local TV station broadcasts a concert live. The rating service shows that out of the 450,000 total television sets in your market, 98,000 were actually in use (tuned into a variety of programs). 35,000 were actually tuned in to your program. What are the rating and share figures for your program?
rating of 8, share of 36