Audio Video Production Semester Exam

volume

The loudness, or fullness, of sound

white balance

a camera control system that neutralizes the color tints of different light sources, sch as sunshine and halogen lamps and matches the camera to the overall color quality of light in the shooting environment

record switch

a camera control that starts and stops the actual camera recording

power switch

a camera control that turns the camera on and off

zoom control

a camera control that zooms the camera lens in to fill the screen with a narrow portion of scene, or zooms the camera lens out to fill the screen with a wider of the scene

transition

a change from one state to another signified by a break in action and/or a visual

decibel

a measure of the loudness of sound

live

a program that is recorded and, sometimes, transmitted for display continuously in real time

storyboard

a sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for a audio/video production

animation

a series of frames that give the appearance of movement when displayed in order at a particular speed

pan

a shot that includes a great amount of detail from the environment, by sweeping the camera across the view

tripod

a three legged support for a camera

fade

a video image that gradually increases or decreases in brightness usually to or from black. Sound can also fade to or from silence

default

an action or condition that is selected automatically by the equipment, but the user may change it manually

rule of thirds

an aid to pictorial composition in the form of imaginary tic-toe grid superimposed on the image. important picture components should be aligned with the lines and intersections of the grid

rule of third

an aid to pictorial composition on the form of an imaginary tic tac toe grid superimposed on the important picture components should be aligned with the lines in intersections of the grid

camcorder

an applicatiance intended solely for capturing sound and motion pictures (cameras) and stores themon tape, disc, or other media (recorder)

film

an audiovisual medium that records images on transparent plastic strips by means of photosensitive chemicals

video

an audiovisual medium that records on a magnetic tape or digital storage media by electronic means. also, single-camerta program creation in the manner of film production, rather that studio televison

auto focus

an automatic camera control that focuses the incoming light to keep the picture sharp and clear; may be disabled for manual operation

mask

an overlay that protects one area of an image so that modifications can be made to another area of the image

talent

anyone who appears on or is heard in a production. For example: actors, announcers, reporters, hosts and guests

ambiance

barking dogs, muted conversations, sirens, etc

zoom

change the focal length of the camera lens while recording to magnify or reduce the size of an d element in or a portion of a shot

prop mic

concealed microphone in furniture etc

dialogue

conversation between main characters

render

creating temporary video and audio files so that a program can access them while editing occurs

video editing

cutting out unnecessary or unwanted parts of a program and enchancing the remaining program

director

directs all aspects of the program, actors and crew during rehearsals and taping

movie camera

film based cameras that capture consecutive images.

sequence

film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie

back light

gets rid of anything else you don't want

handheld mic

good for interviews, most dependable only requires sound pressure from the person speaking on it. Can be directional or omni hard or wireless

lighting

illumination directed toward the principal subject in the frame

producer

in charge of the entire production or program series. They organize and schedule the production.

assistant director

is assists the director during the actual production. and may ready shots and equipment

audio director

is responsible for the of the production. They set up and operates all sound equipment

technical director

is the person who does the switching, operates the video switcher

sound effects

narrating, ringing phone or angry shouts

frame

one of a series of images on a strip of film used in making movies

floor manager

person in charge of all activity in the studio. they give cues to talent during the production

continuity

pictures and sound of one shot lead smoothly to the next shot in succession

blocking

planning the placement of elements within a frame

effects

processes used to artificially enhance or emphasize content

grip

production staff member who practices many of the technical crafts associated with program production

television

studio-based, multi-camera video that is often produced and transmitted "live"

key light

sunlight or direct light

visual literacy

the ability to evaluate the content of visual media through an understanding of the way in which it is recorded and presented

point of view

the camera determines this, which character is being

scene

the context and environment in which something is set

lead room

the distance between the subject and the edge of the frame toward which the subject is looking

head room

the distance between the top of a subject's head and the upper edge of the frame

title/title sequence

the opening sequence, which conveys information sets about and sets the tone for the piece

production

the process by which raw material that will be used to create the final cut is collected

shot

the type of composition selected for effect: close-up, middle shot, full

edit

to enhance and refine raw footage to create a final product

shoot

to record film or video. also, "a shoot" is an informal term for the production phase of a film or video project

digital

to record images and sounds as nemerical data, either directly in a camera or during the process of importing them to a computer

cut

to remove unwanted segments

lighting

using direction, quality and intestity of lights to ensure quality fliming

pitch

verbal presentation of your treatment to convince others that your story is worth doing

script

written record of the plan for the sequences of events and actions expected to occur in an audio/video production