Question 1

What is a jib arm?

Accepted Answer

A)  the handle(s) protruding from the mounting head 
B)  camera movement to the left or right 
C)  a handheld shot 
D)  the handle at the top of a camera 
E)  a cranelike device for a camera 
A)  the handle(s) protruding from the mounting head 
B)  camera movement to the left or right 
C)  a handheld shot 
D)  the handle at the top of a camera 
E)  a cranelike device for a camera E

Question 2

How should you preset your body when panning with a small camcorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  point your knees in the direction of the start of the pan 
B)  point your knees in the direction of the desired end of the pan 
C)  point your elbows in the direction of the start of the pan 
D)  point your elbows in the direction of the desired end of the pan 
E)  keep your eyes on the starting point of the pan 
A)  point your knees in the direction of the start of the pan 
B)  point your knees in the direction of the desired end of the pan 
C)  point your elbows in the direction of the start of the pan 
D)  point your elbows in the direction of the desired end of the pan 
E)  keep your eyes on the starting point of the pan B

Question 3

What should you do to the mounting head when leaving the camera unattended?

Accepted Answer

A)  tighten the pan-and-tilt drag 
B)  tighten the pan-and-tilt lock 
C)  loosen the pan-and-tilt drag 
D)  loosen the pan-and-tilt lock 
E)  remove the wedge mount 
A)  tighten the pan-and-tilt drag 
B)  tighten the pan-and-tilt lock 
C)  loosen the pan-and-tilt drag 
D)  loosen the pan-and-tilt lock 
E)  remove the wedge mount B

Question 4

In the absence of a focus-assist feature, which is the best way to check focus between shots when your camera is not on the air?

Accepted Answer

A)  leaving the focus control where it was last set 
B)  focusing on the part of the subject's body that is farthest from the camera 
C)  putting the lens in the wide-angle position before checking focus 
D)  racking the lens through focus a few times while pointed at the target object 
E)  estimating the distance of camera to object 
A)  leaving the focus control where it was last set 
B)  focusing on the part of the subject's body that is farthest from the camera 
C)  putting the lens in the wide-angle position before checking focus 
D)  racking the lens through focus a few times while pointed at the target object 
E)  estimating the distance of camera to object

Question 5

When is it necessary to use a stabilizer with a camcorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the viewfinder is shaking too much 
B)  when an upside-down shot is needed 
C)  when the camera operator walks with the camcorder 
D)  when there is a strong cross wind 
E)  when a zooming in or out 
A)  when the viewfinder is shaking too much 
B)  when an upside-down shot is needed 
C)  when the camera operator walks with the camcorder 
D)  when there is a strong cross wind 
E)  when a zooming in or out

Question 6

When does lateral motion take on added prominence?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the camera tilts up or down 
B)  when shooting in the traditional 4 x 3 aspect ratio 
C)  when shooting in the 16 x 9 HDTV aspect ratio 
D)  when motion is along the z-axis 
E)  when camera movement is along the z-axis 
A)  when the camera tilts up or down 
B)  when shooting in the traditional 4 x 3 aspect ratio 
C)  when shooting in the 16 x 9 HDTV aspect ratio 
D)  when motion is along the z-axis 
E)  when camera movement is along the z-axis

Question 7

Which camera mount is the most practical for a permanently installed teleconference system?

Accepted Answer

A)  robotic mount 
B)  studio pedestal 
C)  jib arm 
D)  tripod 
E)  handheld 
A)  robotic mount 
B)  studio pedestal 
C)  jib arm 
D)  tripod 
E)  handheld

Question 8

When should the auto-iris control be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  under normal conditions 
B)  when shooting outdoors 
C)  when shooting indoors 
D)  during most camera operations except zooming 
E)  when there is no camera movement 
A)  under normal conditions 
B)  when shooting outdoors 
C)  when shooting indoors 
D)  during most camera operations except zooming 
E)  when there is no camera movement

Question 9

In framing a profile shot, what is a major consideration?

Accepted Answer

A)  x-axis movement 
B)  noseroom 
C)  leadroom 
D)  headroom 
E)  psychological closure 
A)  x-axis movement 
B)  noseroom 
C)  leadroom 
D)  headroom 
E)  psychological closure

Question 10

When should you calibrate a zoom lens?

Accepted Answer

A)  only at the beginning of the shoot 
B)  only when the object/subject changes position 
C)  every time you have zoomed in and out 
D)  every time either the camera or the object/subject changes position 
E)  every time you enter a new lighting environment 
A)  only at the beginning of the shoot 
B)  only when the object/subject changes position 
C)  every time you have zoomed in and out 
D)  every time either the camera or the object/subject changes position 
E)  every time you enter a new lighting environment

What is a jib arm?

How should you preset your body when panning with a small camcorder?

What should you do to the mounting head when leaving the camera unattended?

In the absence of a focus-assist feature, which is the best way to check focus between shots when your camera is not on the air?

When is it necessary to use a stabilizer with a camcorder?

When does lateral motion take on added prominence?

Which camera mount is the most practical for a permanently installed teleconference system?

When should the auto-iris control be used?

In framing a profile shot, what is a major consideration?

When should you calibrate a zoom lens?

The Television Production Process

The Producer in Preproduction

The Script

The Director in Preproduction

Analog and Digital Television

The Television Camera

Lenses

Audio: Sound Pickup

Audio: Sound Control

Lighting

Techniques of Television Lighting

Video-Recording and Storage Systems

Switching, or Instantaneous Editing

Design

Television Talent

The Director in Production

Field Production and Big Remotes

Postproduction Editing: How It Works

Editing Functions and Principles

Filters

Exam 8: Camera Operation and Picture Composition

What is a jib arm?

How should you preset your body when panning with a small camcorder?

What should you do to the mounting head when leaving the camera unattended?

In the absence of a focus-assist feature, which is the best way to check focus between shots when your camera is not on the air?

When is it necessary to use a stabilizer with a camcorder?

When does lateral motion take on added prominence?

Which camera mount is the most practical for a permanently installed teleconference system?

When should the auto-iris control be used?

In framing a profile shot, what is a major consideration?

When should you calibrate a zoom lens?

The Television Production Process

The Producer in Preproduction

The Script

The Director in Preproduction

Analog and Digital Television

The Television Camera

Lenses

Audio: Sound Pickup

Audio: Sound Control

Lighting

Techniques of Television Lighting

Video-Recording and Storage Systems

Switching, or Instantaneous Editing

Design

Television Talent

The Director in Production

Field Production and Big Remotes

Postproduction Editing: How It Works

Editing Functions and Principles

Filters