Audio Video Production, Module 6

4) ________ You might not have either the time or AV equipment to complete a job well. ________ Some jobs might not be worth it if they do not pay enough. ________ It is better to turn down projects than to create low-quality work because you and your team lack the needed skills.

B. What time and resources are needed to complete the job well? C. Does the job compensate well enough to make the work worth it? A. Do my team and I have the skills needed to meet the client's needs?

1) Which crew member is responsible for holding a boom and placing the microphone in the right position to capture dialogue?

Boom operator

4) Which is NOT an example of a popular audio recording and mixing application?

Media composer

1) Which is NOT a way in which music can direct the moods and feelings of an audience?

Music typically only produces feelings of romance and love.

5) Which is NOT a tip for creating effective audio scripts?

Write for an audience that appreciates feature films.

4) ________ a type of thick audio cable that transmits a power and audio signal ________ a telescoping pole that carries a microphone and helps audio engineers more easily reach and record their subjects ________ a fibrous microphone cover used to prevent wind noise from interfering with recording ________ an audio recording device designed to receive an audio signal and record it onto an internal drive ________ a long, narrow microphone specifically designed to record live dialogue

XLR cables boom pole windscreen field recorder shotgun microphone

podcast

a digital audio file made available for download on a personal device and typically released as a series

motion graphics video

a digital video that uses animated components, usually for giving instructions, descriptions, or promotions

invoice

a document specifying what services or products have been purchased by a client and the total sum due

dynamic microphone

a durable, reliable audio microphone with a metal diaphragm resting inside a magnet

windscreen

a fibrous microphone cover used to prevent wind noise from interfering with recording

audio input device

a hardware device that mixing artists use to play music and sounds while recording onto a digital audio application

shotgun microphone

a long, narrow microphone specifically designed to record live dialogue

hertz

a measurement of the frequency of sound based on how many times a sound wave vibrates in one second

microphone transducer

a microphone component designed to take sound vibrations and convert them into an electrical signal

rhythm

a strong, repeated pattern of sounds contributing to a musical piece

boom pole

a telescoping pole that carries a microphone and helps audio engineers more easily reach and record their subjects

microphone diaphragm

a thin piece of material that vibrates when struck by sound waves

stereo signal

a two-channel audio signal that typically outputs sound through left and right speakers

integrated DAW

a type of digital audio workstation that includes a single electronic device consisting of a mixing console, a control surface, and data storage

software DAW

a type of digital audio workstation that includes an audio mixing platform consisting of a digital computer, a mixing application, and other hardware devices

external line return (XLR) cables

a type of thick audio cable that transmits a power and audio signal

decibel

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

voice-over

an AV production technique in which words are spoken and recorded without being visibly spoken by anyone in the video

contract

an agreement between a customer and client to complete a specified job in exchange for compensation of some kind

DJ controller

an audio input device used by recording artists to produce beats, dance tracks, and song manipulations by designating effects to specific buttons

ribbon microphone

an audio microphone that records audio with a long, thin sheet of aluminum foil

condenser microphone

an audio microphone that utilizes two electrically charged plates to transmit an audio signal

field recorder

an audio recording device designed to receive an audio signal and record it onto an internal drive

digital audio workstation

an audio recording, mixing, and mastering system that utilizes both hardware equipment and applications

synthesizer

an electronic musical instrument producing synthetic notes, usually on a keyboard

2) Which of these is live audio that is captured on an AV production set to be used for a final video cut?

audio for video

8) ________ includes capturing dialogue and ambient noise on set ________ is created by sound designers during postproduction ________ is created by composers during postproduction ________ can be produced through both live recording and digital music mixing ________ includes artificial sounds other than music and dialogue that are created for an AV production ________ is captured by an on-set audio mixer

audio for video sound effects music music sound effects audio for video

1) Which is the process of taking multiple sounds or music tracks and combining them into a single piece?

audio mixing

1) Which is written dialogue designed to be recorded and produced in audio format?

audio script

2) Which is an agreement between a customer and client to complete a specified job in exchange for compensation of some kind?

contractt

3) Which sound wave element is one's perception of how long a sound lasts from the time it is heard to the time it is no longer heard?

duration

7) ________ a durable, reliable audio microphone with a metal diaphragm resting inside a magnet ________ an audio microphone that records audio with a long, thin sheet of aluminum foil ________ an audio microphone that utilizes two electrically charged plates to transmit an audio signal ________ a highly fragile microphone only used in controlled settings like recording studios ________ the most common microphone type used for live performances ________ the most common microphone used for audio for video

dynamic microphone ribbon microphone condenser microphone ribbon microphone dynamic microphone condenser microphone

4) Which is NOT an instance in which an audio script might be necessary?

feature film

ambient noise

general sounds occurring in a location other than the primary sound intended to be recorded

3) What are demographics?

group characteristics including age, race, gender, interests, and nationality

demographics

group characteristics including age, race, gender, interests, and nationality

2) Which musical element is the combination of musical notes in a single piece that typically includes complementary tones?

harmony

2) Which DAW includes a single electronic device consisting of a mixing console, a control surface, and data storage?

integrated DAW

3) Which is a document specifying what services or products have been purchased by a client and the total sum due for them?

invoice

1) Which is NOT an element typically contained on an invoice?

length of video produced

audio for video

live audio that is captured on an AV production set to be used for a final video cut

6) Which sound wave element involves how loud or soft a sound wave is and is measured in decibels?

loudness

4) Which musical element is the primary flow of notes in a musical piece most easily distinguished by the listener?

melody

5) Which is a microphone component consisting of a thin piece of material that vibrates when struck by sound waves?

microphone diaphragm

6) Which is a microphone component designed to take sound vibrations and convert them into an electrical signal?

microphone transducer

6) Which is a digital video that uses animated components, usually for giving instructions, descriptions, or promotions?

motion graphics video

5) Which musical element is a term for the quality of a sound? harmony rhythm melody

none of these

1) Which crew members are responsible for capturing audio for video during a production?

on-set audio mixers

7) Which sound wave element involves the level of frequency produced by a sound and is measured in hertz?

pitch

2) Which crew member is responsible for overseeing the effective recording of on-set audio?

production sound mixer

3) Which musical element is a strong, repeated pattern of sounds contributing to a musical piece?

rhythm

sound mixers

skilled audio designers who piece together digital audio files to complete a composition

3) Which DAW includes a digital computer, a mixing application, and other audio hardware devices?

software DAW

4) Which sound wave element involves where a sound is located within a three-dimensional space?

spatial location

3) Which is a two-channel audio signal that typically outputs sound through left and right speakers?

stereo

music

the combination of melody, harmony, and rhythm to produce structured, emotionally expressive audio compositions

harmony

the combination of musical notes in a single piece that typically includes complementary tones

boom operator

the crew member responsible for holding a boom and placing the microphone in the right position to capture dialogue

production sound mixer

the crew member responsible for overseeing the effective recording of on-set audio

on-set audio mixers

the crew members responsible for capturing audio for video during a production

pitch

the level of frequency produced by a sound

timbre

the perceived quality of a sound

melody

the primary flow of notes in a musical piece most easily distinguished by the listener

audio mixing

the process of taking multiple sounds or music tracks and combining them into a single piece

6) _______ adds an additional beat against the foundation of the song _______ includes all instruments that create the rhythm _______ responds to the lead with additional instrumentation _______ is made up of long, sustained notes that slowly change as the song progresses _______ is made up of the primary singer or instrument moving a song

the rhythm the foundation the fills the pad the lead

vocals

the voices that contribute to a musical piece

5) Which sound wave element involves the perceived quality of a sound?

timbre

2) Which is an AV production technique in which words are spoken and recorded without being visibly spoken by anyone in the video?

voice-over

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audio script

written dialogue designed to be recorded and produced in an audio format