Deck 8: Camera Operation and Picture Composition

Question 1

When should the auto-iris control be used?

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

When should you calibrate a zoom lens?

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

When does lateral motion take on added prominence?

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

What is a jib arm?

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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 9

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?

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 10

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

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