Lesson 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
1.
Which signal does the VTR use to control the speed of the rotating
video heads?
a.
Preroll
b.
Preview
c.
Control track
d.
Black sync
2.
Which of the following best describes the successive addition of audio
and video material from the beginning to the end of a program?
a.
Assemble editing
b.
Continuous editing
c.
Video tape editing
d.
Insert editing
3.
How many pulses per second does a control track consist of?
a.
15
b.
30
c.
45
d.
60
4.
Which of the following definitions describes a pan shot?
a.
It
is
used
to follow the action
b.
It
is
used
to re-establish location
c.
It
is
used
for cut-ins or cut-aways
d.
It
is
used
for zoom shots
5.
What is the most important aspect to remember when shooting cut-in or
cut-away shots?
a.
Ensure you are shooting close-ups
b.
Ensure you are shooting with the same quality film and camera as
used for overall scenes
c.
Ensure you are helping the audience to remember where they are in
the story
d.
6.
How many seconds of heads and tails shooting should you run before and
after any action?
a.
40
seconds
b.
30
seconds
c.
20
seconds
d.
10
seconds
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