Question 1

The type of program that takes pressure off a performer because it allows for mistakes to be corrected is a ____________

Accepted Answer

recorded program

Question 2

A program that is created as if it is live, but is actually recorded for later viewing is called ________

Accepted Answer

live on tape

Question 3

What are the advantages of using professional talent?

Accepted Answer

A)  they work faster 
B)  their work is higher quality 
C)  none of the above 
D)  both a and b D

Question 4

The best way for a director to deal with inexperienced talent to

Accepted Answer

A)  pay them well 
B)  instill them with fear of failure 
C)  rely on them to improvise 
D)  put them at ease and give clear instructions

Question 5

Producers often choose professional over amateur talent because

Accepted Answer

A)  professionals have more status 
B)  professionals save money and provide quality 
C)  professionals are well known 
D)  professionals work other crew positions

Question 6

Making inexperienced talent look like natural performers is often a function of

Accepted Answer

A)  using extensive cutaways 
B)  recording several versions of their performance 
C)  neither of the above 
D)  both a and b.

Question 7

A ______ occurs when talent is placed in front of something that gives context to a story

Accepted Answer

A)  standup 
B)  disaster 
C)  walk through 
D)  crew call

Question 8

Talent that do not appear on camera are often referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  guests 
B)  off-camera hosts 
C)  directors 
D)  on-camera hosts

Question 9

The device attached to the front of a camera that allows talent to read the script while looking into the camera lens is the ______

Accepted Answer

A)  flag 
B)  teleprompter 
C)  graphics generator 
D)  lens

Question 10

Performers who have little or no experience working in front of the camera are known as ______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Performers who have little or no experience...

Question 11

Methods of putting talent at ease include

Accepted Answer

A)  shooting them in a natural setting while they do something 
B)  letting them help direct and shoot 
C)  vigorous yoga and pilates exercises 
D)  starting late and ending early

Question 12

The term used to refer to those appearing on camera is _______

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term used to refer to those...

Question 13

It is important to use people in scenes because

Accepted Answer

A)  the public is less likely to interfere with the production 
B)  it improves lighting 
C)  TV shows are always about people 
D)  people bring life to scenes

Question 14

Those who have experience working in front of a camera are known as _________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Those who have experience working in front...

Question 15

What is a disadvantage of working with amateur talent?

Accepted Answer

A)  they're expensive 
B)  they work quickly 
C)  they may work slowly 
D)  they always master their lines easily

Question 16

Good hosts are effective at

Accepted Answer

A)  coordinating craft workers 
B)  setting up camera shots 
C)  guiding guests through a production 
D)  adjusting lights

Question 17

The best professional performers can be counted on to

Accepted Answer

A)  repeat performances through several takes 
B)  improvise when things go wrong 
C)  modify delivery to fit a situation 
D)  take instructions and guide 
E)  all of the above

Question 18

This clothing color seems to work best on television:

Accepted Answer

A)  black 
B)  bright red 
C)  white 
D)  medium blue

Question 19

The type of program that puts the most pressure on talent to perform flawlessly is a __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of program that puts the...

Question 20

When producing a program that will feature performers, a director is challenged to

Accepted Answer

A)  select the proper microphones 
B)  find the right talent to fit the script 
C)  use appropriate make-up 
D)  end the shooting day early

Exam 10: Working With the Talent