Broadcast Video NOCTI Study Guide | Questions and Correct Solutions Latest Update 2024

Broadcast Video NOCTI Study Guide | Questions and Correct Solutions Latest Update 2024 Production Assistant(PA) - Answer - An entry-level position. For many it is their first industry job. Talent - Answer - the name for anything performing or appearing in front of the camera. Technical Director - Answer - operates the SWITCHER during a studio production. The SWITCHER or Vision Mixer - Answer - is a device used to select between several different video sources and in some cases compositing video sources together to create special effects. Operated by the Technical Director. Bus - Answer - The main concept of a professional SWITCHER or vision mixer is the ___, basically a row of buttons with each button representing a video source. Videotape operator - Answer - If the recording device is tape, a _________ ________ will operate the record/playback option during the production. ARBITRON or Neilson - Answer - a survey organization that keeps track of who's watching what and at what time. This information(who, what, and when) is added up to produce what are called ratings. Ratings - Answer - measured in *SHARES*. Ratings are a tally of *HOW MANY* people are watching a given program. Demographics - Answer - are a measure of what *type* of people are watching. (RACE, AGE, GENDER ETC.) Primetime - Answer - between 8pm and 11pm. This is the time when *most people* are at home and *watching*. For this reason, the most successful shows are broadcast at this time, and the most advertising dollars can be charged. Commercials - Answer - generate income for the broadcaster, to pay the cost of producing or acquiring the program. Focus Groups - Answer - These groups of people meet to screen a show and discuss likes and dislikes. Concept - Answer - The initial idea for the show. Is it a reality show? A documentary? A narrative? A crime drama? A sitcom?