Visual Media Final Actual Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Regardless of the type of visual media, the main consideration should be the
_______________________ , which should be the guiding element for all creative decisions
in every department - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Story
The three phases of video production (in chronological order) are - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Pre-production, production, and post-production
Typically makes sure things are running smoothly on set, checking in on various departments
and making sure set operations will meet the daily schedule - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Assistant Director
Chief of the camera and lighting departments; responsible for the artistic and technical
decisions for crafting the image - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Director of Photography
In a TV studio, this person operates the production switcher - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Technical Director
Assists with general production needs, from getting coffee to blocking traffic - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Production assistant
Provides the creative vision and communicates that vision to the cast and crew - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Director
Typically handles script acceptance, business organization, production planning, and hiring,
among other logistical elements for the production - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Producer
Head of the electric department; executes the lighting plan with electrical equipment -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Gaffer
Helps modify light by placing/rigging non-electric equipment - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Grip
, Head of the art department and works with the director to create the overall look of the
production. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Production Designer
Which of the following would be things to consider in the planning and preparation stage of a
production? (choose all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Practicality
Equipment
Feasibility
Idea generation
Administration
Which of the following would be important things to consider as you plan for location
filming? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Camera Placement
Location Sketches
Lighting
Security
Safety
Contact & Schedule Information
Audio
Power
Communications
What term is used for people who are involved in the early stages of a production, often
before funding is finalized and sometimes making a percent of the gross or profit. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Above the line
Nonfiction productions typically use a __________ script, while fiction productions typically
use a ________ script. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. Two-column
2. One-column
Script writing for video should be less formal and more
_______________________________________ . - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Conversational
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Regardless of the type of visual media, the main consideration should be the
_______________________ , which should be the guiding element for all creative decisions
in every department - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Story
The three phases of video production (in chronological order) are - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Pre-production, production, and post-production
Typically makes sure things are running smoothly on set, checking in on various departments
and making sure set operations will meet the daily schedule - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Assistant Director
Chief of the camera and lighting departments; responsible for the artistic and technical
decisions for crafting the image - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Director of Photography
In a TV studio, this person operates the production switcher - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Technical Director
Assists with general production needs, from getting coffee to blocking traffic - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Production assistant
Provides the creative vision and communicates that vision to the cast and crew - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Director
Typically handles script acceptance, business organization, production planning, and hiring,
among other logistical elements for the production - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Producer
Head of the electric department; executes the lighting plan with electrical equipment -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Gaffer
Helps modify light by placing/rigging non-electric equipment - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Grip
, Head of the art department and works with the director to create the overall look of the
production. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Production Designer
Which of the following would be things to consider in the planning and preparation stage of a
production? (choose all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Practicality
Equipment
Feasibility
Idea generation
Administration
Which of the following would be important things to consider as you plan for location
filming? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Camera Placement
Location Sketches
Lighting
Security
Safety
Contact & Schedule Information
Audio
Power
Communications
What term is used for people who are involved in the early stages of a production, often
before funding is finalized and sometimes making a percent of the gross or profit. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Above the line
Nonfiction productions typically use a __________ script, while fiction productions typically
use a ________ script. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. Two-column
2. One-column
Script writing for video should be less formal and more
_______________________________________ . - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Conversational
