Getting Started With The Camera

30 Questions | By Mr_dempsey | Updated: Feb 21, 2023 | Attempts: 235

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This is a test on the basics of camera operation and shot composition. All questions are based on class notes and discussion.

Questions and Answers

1.

What is an establishing shot and how could you use it in one of your video productions?
2.

Why is it so important to set-up and record your shots quickly and efficiently?
3.

The camcorder’s CCD device converts reflected light into electrical signals which are then recorded onto the recording device.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

A lens’s telephoto setting allows the videographer to record a “close-up” view of a distant object.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

A school picture in a yearbook is a good example of this shot.
- A.
  
  Extreme close-up
- B.
  
  Close-up
- C.
  
  Bust shot
- D.
  
  Over-the-shoulder
6.

A sideways movement of the tripod dolly is called a ___________.
- A.
  
  Tilt
- B.
  
  Dolly
- C.
  
  Truck
- D.
  
  Unstable horizon
7.

A tiny monitor mounted on the camcorder that enables the videographer to “see” what is being recorded is a _________________.
- A.
  
  Tripod
- B.
  
  Trigger
- C.
  
  Iris
- D.
  
  Viewfinder
8.

A vertical movement of the camcorder on the tripod is called a _____________.
- A.
  
  Tilt
- B.
  
  Dolly
- C.
  
  Truck
- D.
  
  Pan
9.

Audio and video outputs on the camcorder are used to connect the camcorder to playback devices.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Focusing is achieved by adjusting (lengthening or shortening) the length of the lens.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Foreground, middle-ground, and background are the three most important aspects for creating "depth" in your shots.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Leadroom is most affected by which of the following?
- A.
  
  Moving objects
- B.
  
  Backlight
- C.
  
  Distance
- D.
  
  Auto-focus
13.

Standard Definition camcorders produce the highest quality images.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

The adjustment on a camera that determines how a camera processes colors is ______.
- A.
  
  AGC (automatic gain control)
- B.
  
  White balance
- C.
  
  Iris
- D.
  
  Trigger
15.

The camcorder is really a combination of two pieces of equipment: a video camera and a recorder.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

The Rule of Thirds is important in establishing the right amount of headroom in a shot.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

The word lens is a Latin word that means, “writing with cameras”.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

This shot contains the entire subject you are recording.
- A.
  
  Close-up
- B.
  
  Bust shot
- C.
  
  Long shot
- D.
  
  Over-the-shoulder shot
19.

This shot is most often used to convey emotions…
- A.
  
  Bust shot
- B.
  
  Long shot
- C.
  
  Over-the-shoulder shot
- D.
  
  Extreme close-up
20.

What word is literally translated "writing with light" in Latin?
- A.
  
  Pens
- B.
  
  Hens
- C.
  
  Wrens
- D.
  
  Lens
21.

When recording objects moving at high speeds (a race car, for example) it is recommended that a high-speed shutter setting be used.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

Which is better, an optical zoom lens or a digital zoom lens?
- A.
  
  Optical
- B.
  
  Digital
23.

Which of the following most affects picture composition?
- A.
  
  Backlight
- B.
  
  Headroom
- C.
  
  Auto-focus
- D.
  
  AGC
24.

White balance is the adjustment on a camera that determines how the camera processes colors.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

What type of shot is used to give the viewer insight into the setting of a video project?
- A.
  
  Extreme close-up
- B.
  
  Close-up
- C.
  
  Medium shot
- D.
  
  Establishing shot