Deck 1: Overview of Video Production

Question 1

In terms of new media, television is considered to be a ------------------------------- service

Answer 1

linear

Question 2

Video programs can be distributed via

A) TV sets only
B) smart phones
C) the Internet
D) satellite
E) all of the above

Answer 2

all of the above

Question 3

Services that we equate with the ""new media"" are considered to be______ services

Answer 3

nonlinear

Question 4

Productions intended for a public audience via broadcast or cable transmission audience are generally known as _____________

Question 5

The foundation of producing effective programs derives from:

A) knowing how to handle equipment effectively
B) knowing how to convey ideas convincingly
C) knowing how organize a production
D) all of the above

Question 6

The main purpose of production equipment is to:

A) communicate a users ideas to an audience
B) create special effects easily
C) operate effectively in low light
D) none of the above

Question 7

In order to achieve reliable results when using production equipment it is important to know the equipment's:

A) serial numbers
B) size and shape
C) capabilities
D) purchase date

Question 8

The type of equipment required by a production is determined by:

A) production style
B) shooting circumstances
C) limitations of the equipment
D) all of the above

Question 9

The approach taken to producing a program is often determined by:

A) the purpose of the program
B) the intended audience for the program
C) the working relationship between director and talent
D) none of the above
E) both a and b

Question 10

One of the great features of modern video equipment is its:

A) high cost
B) versatility
C) limited usability
D) difficulty of use

Question 11

Productions intended for a ""nonbroadcast"" audience are generally known as ___________

Question 12

A defining characteristic of a linear service is:

A) a network decides when the program will be offered
B) the program is offered on-demand
C) the program is offered by a pay-per-view service
D) an internet service provider streams all episodes at one

Question 13

A defining characteristic of a nonlinear program is

A) the program airs at a set time on a broadcast network
B) the program is available for on-demand delivery
C) a television station decides when to air the program
D) the program airs only once on broadcast television