It's the part that changes the light into an electrical signal.
100
Whats the difference between uni/omni directional
Uni directional records in one direction wheras omni directional records all around the mic
100
Name 3 common connectors used in audio mixers
-XLR
-Quarter-inch Phone
-RCA phone
100
What is the difference between FCC and FTC?
FCC regulates liscensing while FTC regulates advertising
100
What is rule of threes?
During post production the edited clips are grouped by audio and video into segments of three sentences per style or format
200
What is white balance?
The process of adjusting the camera to the surrounding light
200
What is windscreen?
A foam cover that avoids the sound of wind or air moving over the mic
200
How do you test a microphone?
Speak into it, never tap
200
What is a feasible idea?
Its an idea that you have the resources to make happen+
200
What is a sound bite?
A video tape segment in which the audiop and video portions of a tape must remain in sync
300
Who is Philo T Farnsworth
He is a guy who helped with development of TV technology
300
What is the difference between shotgun, lavaliere, and PZM microphones?
shotgun- points directly to the sound
Lavaliere- small condenser used on talents clothes
PZM- records sound for large groups
300
Two types of inputs on an audio mixer
-Line inputs
-Microphone inputs
300
What does the nielson media company measure?
They measure what families view on TV weekly
300
What is stand up?
Refers to an on camera shot of a reporter as he or she presents information about the topic
400
What's the difference between a meduim shot and a medium long shot?
Medium shot is waist and above, medium long shot is knees and above
400
What microphone would you use for a TV news anchor on the evening news.
Lavaliere
400
What is the difference between condenser microphone and dynamic microphone and which one is more expensive?
Condenser microphones have a vibrating magnetized plate and pick up the highest quality sound
Dynamic microphones contain a moving coil and record loud sounds
Condenser mics are more expensive
400
What is the standard length for a TV commercial?
60 seconds
400
What is an ENG
It's an electronic news gathering process that occurs outside of the studio
500
What is a viewfinder?
It's a small monitor mounted on the camera which provides a view of the image
500
What is the difference between Dynamic and Condenser microphone?
Dynamic contains a moving coil, strong, records loud sounds. Condenser ha vibrating and magnetized plates and has the highest quality.
500
What is a cue?
A way to tell the talent when to start talking.
500
what is the standard length for a radio commercial?
30 seconds
500
What is a tag?
A standard format for the final scentence of script ending an ENG report.