Mm Production Quiz #1--video Production Terminology

30 Questions | By Dtull | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Total Attempts: 809

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This quiz will assess students knowledge of various video production terms and camera shots, angles, and movements.

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1.

The producer is the individual who handles, operates, and trains others on the use of the camera.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Midshot is the most common view, being the real-world angle that we are all used to. It shows subjects as we would expect to see them in real life. It is a fairly neutral shot.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

The editor creates and edits text, video and effects on video editing machines.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

An aerial shot is an extremely high angle view of a subject usually taken from a crane or a high stationary camera position, but may also refer to a shot taken from an actual airplane or helicopter
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

The pan camera movement involves rotating the camera left or right.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Zoom is technicall not a camera move, but a change in the lens focal length with gives the illusion of moving the camera closer or further away.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Fade in or fade out are transitions between two scenes where the first merges imperceptibly into the second.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

A short publicty film which advertises a film or forthcoming presentations describes what a trailer is all about.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Final Copy is footage of everything that is captured during a production.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

No tripod available? No problem...you can use the hand held method in capturing your shot. Brace yourself and steady as she goes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

__________ is the command by a pointed finger to start the action.
12.

A __________ camera shot is used when a certain feature or part of the subject takes up the whole frame
13.

__________ is the camera movement where the camera moves horizontally with the action.
14.

_______ is the camera movement when the camera is moving physicall in/out from the scene while recording.
15.

The __________ has the job of holding the camera steady and can assist in the camera movements of tilt and pan.
16.

When you announce this word as a cameraman you are telling your talent that a recording of footage has stopped. _________
17.

During the editing process, __________________ are used as effects that take place from one source to another such as fade in, fade out or dissolve.
18.

______ is a change in a camera lens focal length in and out. It is a measurement of telephoto and wide.
19.

_____________ is what a floor director or camera announces when a scene is about to be recorded.
20.

________ is the natural sound that is recorded onto the camera during a shot. For example, if I was trucking along shooting a cross country runner the sound recorded would probably include him/her breathing, sounds of the feet running and any natural outdoor sounds that are occuring such as wind/birds, etc.
21.

Shows some part of the subject in more detail while still giving the impression of the whole subject.
- A.
  
  Full Shot
- B.
  
  Mid Shot
- C.
  
  Long Shot
- D.
  
  Establishing Shot
22.

All of the following are floor director/cameraman voice commands except....
- A.
  
  3,2,1...pointed finger
- B.
  
  Standby
- C.
  
  Cue
- D.
  
  5,4,
23.

This type of conversation shot shoots a profiled (side view) medium two shot of two individuals interacting
- A.
  
  Face to face
- B.
  
  Interviewing
- C.
  
  Two shot
- D.
  
  Over the shoulder
24.

This type of camera angle shows the subject from slightly above eye-level, i.e. the camera is angled down towards the subject. This has the effect of diminishing the subject, making them appear less powerful, less significant or even submissive.
- A.
  
  Low Angle
- B.
  
  Bird's Eye View
- C.
  
  High Angle
- D.
  
  Steep Angle
25.

When the camera is acting as the eyes of the subject.
- A.
  
  Acting Eyes
- B.
  
  Eye On
- C.
  
  Point of View
- D.
  
  Over the Shoulder