Fund. of Dig. Med. Unit 2 Assignment 12

What is the difference, if any, between a project manager and a producer on a digital media production team?

A project manager oversees the entire project, while the producer just oversees the creative element.

A _____ is extra video footage taken for editing purposes.

B-roll

Which Adobe software program uses HTML to create websites?

Dreamweaver

____ is the process of modifying something to make it fit certain criteria.

Editing

What defines multimedia?

It is made up of different types of media.

Made by Adobe, this program allows you to create and edit audio files and is compatible with both Mac and Windows-based systems.

Moviemaker

It is important to make sure there are no echoes or background noises in the room.

Pay attention to your surroundings.

A simple tool for home use, this program for Windows-based systems allows you to create and edit video.

Production Premiere Pro CC

How do individuals differ in terms of their ability to process information?

Some people can switch between processing single things faster than others.

Made by Adobe, this software program allows you to create audio and video and has a variety of special effects options.

Sound Booth

What is the difference, if any, between a storyboard and a script?

Storyboards are like visual scripts.

How is effective communication defined as it applies to media?

The end user receives the intended message.

What impact, if any, does the complexity of a piece have on the piece's flowchart?

The more complex the media piece, the more complex the flowchart.

What defines interactive media?

The user must do something that determines what happens next.

It is important to eliminate any unwanted motions or unwanted noises associated with motion.

Use a tripod or table microphone.

It is important not to be distracted by background noise or confuse it with background noise from your recording.

Wear headphones when listening to your recording.

What is the primary difference, if any, between a web master and a web producer?

While a web master maintains a company's websites, the web producer maintains a company's entire web-based system.

What is a style guide?

a document that provides specifications for a digital media piece

What is a flowchart?

a graphic representation that illustrates the path for a digital media piece

What is a storyboard?

a snapshot of an event in a digital media piece

This person is responsible for public relations, marketing, and promotion.

account executive

What type of degree do most web producers have?

at least a bachelor's degree

This method adds a personal component; it helps inspire a greater understanding and connection to what is being presented.

audio

When recording, video and ______ are equally important.

audio

What is the name of the testing group that is made up of individuals from outside an organization who are similar to the people who will eventually purchase or use the product?

beta

This person oversees the creative aspect of the film or video project.

director

This person takes huge amounts of footage and turns it into a cleaner, finished product.

editor

What is the term used to describe the individual or group that will ultimately view or purchase a digital media piece?

end user

This person is responsible for all phases of video or film production and is in charge of writers, directors, actors, editors, artistic staff, technical staff, and casting crews.

executive producer

There are two types of microphones: unidirectional and ____

omnidirectional

This person is in charge of a team of people and is ultimately responsible for the final recording.

production director

This person is responsible for locating talent and deciding what performers should be offered a contract with a music label.

recording manager

This method typically does not make a very big impact alone; it should be supplemented with other tools.

text

This method brings a realistic component to a story; it cuts down on potential miscommunication.

video