Comprehensive Review (Unit 1-4), Video Space and Time, Camera Parts and Functions, Shot
Composition
zoom - correct answer magnifies the image by increasing the focal length (or vise versa)
tripod - correct answer three legged camera stabilization device that allows for steady shots
process for setting up a camera on a level surface - correct answer With the legs together,
lower one leg to the length you want, tighten it down, and place it on the ground. Then lower
the other two legs to the ground and tighten them down, point one leg toward the subject.
rule of thirds - correct answer Dividing the shot into thirds, horizontally and vertically and
placing the centers of interest in an image at one of the four points where the lines cross.
headroom - correct answer keep the eyes of the subject one third of the way down from the
top of the picture for full shots (head to toe) and closer.
lead room - correct answer positioning a MOVING subject 2/3 from the edge of the frame in
the direction in which he/she is moving.
look room - correct answer positioning a stationary subject 2/3 from the edge of the frame in
the direction in which he/she is looking.
image - correct answer a single frame of video, like a single word of written language
shot - correct answer a series of images that makes up a single uninterrupted recording with a
camera, like a complete sentence in written language
scene - correct answer a short segment of an edited video, usually made up of several related
shots, like a paragraph in written language. Usually takes place in one location at one specific
time.
sequence (Act) - correct answer a segment of a program, usually a few minutes long, consisting
of related, organized material, like a chapter in written language.
pan - correct answer moving a camera horizontally on its support (left-right), like shaking your
head "no"
preproduction - correct answer stage of production before that cameras actually roll, including
writing scripts, making production schedules, and creating storyboards.
production - correct answer stage in which the actual cameras record images with the director
guiding the performers through their roles.
postproduction - correct answer everything that happens after all the footage has been
recorded, including editing, adding music, titles, and visual effects.
Frame - correct answer 1. the border around the screen
2. a single from of video
3. to make something the center of interest in an image
, Comprehensive Review (Unit 1-4), Video Space and Time, Camera Parts and Functions, Shot
Composition
first law of video space - correct answer what is outside the frame does not exist
depth - correct answer screen dimension that is only an illusion as the video screen is flat.
second law of video space - correct answer Height and breadth (width) are determined solely
by the frame, and depth is only an illusion.
third law of video space - correct answer size, position, distance, relationship, and movement
are not fixed
forth law of video space - correct answer direction is determined solely by the frame
parallel time flow - correct answer Two or more sequences of events shown with multiple
streams of video
serial time flow - correct answer A stream of events running forward in a single sequence
disjointed time flow - correct answer How sequences are usually recorded out of chronological
order during video production to be reorganized into the proper sequence during editing
flashback - correct answer Jumping backward in time in a video program then resuming a
natural forward time flow
split edit - correct answer A transition from one shot to another in which the video and audio
portions do not change simultaneously.
video lead - correct answer When video changes first and the old audio continues off screen,
over the new video
audio lead - correct answer When audio changes first and the old video continues off screen,
over the new audio
16:9 - correct answer aspect ratio of high definition video
4:3 - correct answer aspect ratio of standard definition video
Shutter speed - correct answer The function of the camera that controls the amount of TIME
that the sensor has to register or interpret an image.
Zebras - correct answer The camera function that puts stripes on areas in the image over (or
within) a certain percentage luminance.
F-stops - correct answer The measure of the aperture opening. The smaller the f-stop, the
larger the opening.
70-80% - correct answer The optimum luminance range for a subject's face
ISO - correct answer The function of cameras that makes the image appear brighter but also
makes the image grainy or decreases the quality.
Composition
zoom - correct answer magnifies the image by increasing the focal length (or vise versa)
tripod - correct answer three legged camera stabilization device that allows for steady shots
process for setting up a camera on a level surface - correct answer With the legs together,
lower one leg to the length you want, tighten it down, and place it on the ground. Then lower
the other two legs to the ground and tighten them down, point one leg toward the subject.
rule of thirds - correct answer Dividing the shot into thirds, horizontally and vertically and
placing the centers of interest in an image at one of the four points where the lines cross.
headroom - correct answer keep the eyes of the subject one third of the way down from the
top of the picture for full shots (head to toe) and closer.
lead room - correct answer positioning a MOVING subject 2/3 from the edge of the frame in
the direction in which he/she is moving.
look room - correct answer positioning a stationary subject 2/3 from the edge of the frame in
the direction in which he/she is looking.
image - correct answer a single frame of video, like a single word of written language
shot - correct answer a series of images that makes up a single uninterrupted recording with a
camera, like a complete sentence in written language
scene - correct answer a short segment of an edited video, usually made up of several related
shots, like a paragraph in written language. Usually takes place in one location at one specific
time.
sequence (Act) - correct answer a segment of a program, usually a few minutes long, consisting
of related, organized material, like a chapter in written language.
pan - correct answer moving a camera horizontally on its support (left-right), like shaking your
head "no"
preproduction - correct answer stage of production before that cameras actually roll, including
writing scripts, making production schedules, and creating storyboards.
production - correct answer stage in which the actual cameras record images with the director
guiding the performers through their roles.
postproduction - correct answer everything that happens after all the footage has been
recorded, including editing, adding music, titles, and visual effects.
Frame - correct answer 1. the border around the screen
2. a single from of video
3. to make something the center of interest in an image
, Comprehensive Review (Unit 1-4), Video Space and Time, Camera Parts and Functions, Shot
Composition
first law of video space - correct answer what is outside the frame does not exist
depth - correct answer screen dimension that is only an illusion as the video screen is flat.
second law of video space - correct answer Height and breadth (width) are determined solely
by the frame, and depth is only an illusion.
third law of video space - correct answer size, position, distance, relationship, and movement
are not fixed
forth law of video space - correct answer direction is determined solely by the frame
parallel time flow - correct answer Two or more sequences of events shown with multiple
streams of video
serial time flow - correct answer A stream of events running forward in a single sequence
disjointed time flow - correct answer How sequences are usually recorded out of chronological
order during video production to be reorganized into the proper sequence during editing
flashback - correct answer Jumping backward in time in a video program then resuming a
natural forward time flow
split edit - correct answer A transition from one shot to another in which the video and audio
portions do not change simultaneously.
video lead - correct answer When video changes first and the old audio continues off screen,
over the new video
audio lead - correct answer When audio changes first and the old video continues off screen,
over the new audio
16:9 - correct answer aspect ratio of high definition video
4:3 - correct answer aspect ratio of standard definition video
Shutter speed - correct answer The function of the camera that controls the amount of TIME
that the sensor has to register or interpret an image.
Zebras - correct answer The camera function that puts stripes on areas in the image over (or
within) a certain percentage luminance.
F-stops - correct answer The measure of the aperture opening. The smaller the f-stop, the
larger the opening.
70-80% - correct answer The optimum luminance range for a subject's face
ISO - correct answer The function of cameras that makes the image appear brighter but also
makes the image grainy or decreases the quality.
