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What stage follows the proposal in the production process?
What stage follows the proposal in the production process?
A proposal is the last document created in the pre-production phase.
A proposal is the last document created in the pre-production phase.
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What is the purpose of a one-line treatment in the production process?
What is the purpose of a one-line treatment in the production process?
To understand what the TV programme is about and formulate goals and objectives.
This phase involves collecting data from various sources, including contacting experts in the content area: ______________.
This phase involves collecting data from various sources, including contacting experts in the content area: ______________.
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Match each production document to its description:
Match each production document to its description:
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What is the primary responsibility of a Set Designer?
What is the primary responsibility of a Set Designer?
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Who is responsible for designing the dance sequences in a production?
Who is responsible for designing the dance sequences in a production?
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A Costume Designer works independently without coordinating with other departments.
A Costume Designer works independently without coordinating with other departments.
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The _____ is responsible for the technical and artistic quality of sound.
The _____ is responsible for the technical and artistic quality of sound.
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Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
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What initial stage does a Graphics Designer begin their role?
What initial stage does a Graphics Designer begin their role?
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Talent refers only to actors and actresses in a production.
Talent refers only to actors and actresses in a production.
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What is the main task of the Set Crew?
What is the main task of the Set Crew?
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A shooting script includes detailed descriptions of each scene, such as camera angles and transitions.
A shooting script includes detailed descriptions of each scene, such as camera angles and transitions.
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What is the first completed draft of a script called?
What is the first completed draft of a script called?
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What are the two formats in which a script can be written?
What are the two formats in which a script can be written?
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In a shooting script, the details about character behavior, actions, and relationships are included in the ______.
In a shooting script, the details about character behavior, actions, and relationships are included in the ______.
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Match the following script types with their descriptions:
Match the following script types with their descriptions:
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What purpose does a storyboard serve in film production?
What purpose does a storyboard serve in film production?
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The editing and post-production work is based on the filmed version instead of the scripted version.
The editing and post-production work is based on the filmed version instead of the scripted version.
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What is indicated in a scene script regarding the setting of each scene?
What is indicated in a scene script regarding the setting of each scene?
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What is the primary purpose of using a Dutch angle in cinematography?
What is the primary purpose of using a Dutch angle in cinematography?
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Fill light is supposed to eliminate all shadows in a scene.
Fill light is supposed to eliminate all shadows in a scene.
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What is the main light source in three-point lighting called?
What is the main light source in three-point lighting called?
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The process of editing recorded video on a computer is known as ______.
The process of editing recorded video on a computer is known as ______.
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Match the lighting term with its description:
Match the lighting term with its description:
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Which of the following best describes back light in three-point lighting?
Which of the following best describes back light in three-point lighting?
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What does the abbreviation O/C stand for in broadcast news writing?
What does the abbreviation O/C stand for in broadcast news writing?
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Lighting should only be used for aesthetic purposes in cinematography.
Lighting should only be used for aesthetic purposes in cinematography.
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The abbreviation V/O refers to 'voice over' which means the anchor is seen on camera.
The abbreviation V/O refers to 'voice over' which means the anchor is seen on camera.
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What effect can be achieved through non-linear editing?
What effect can be achieved through non-linear editing?
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What is the purpose of writing 'MORE' at the bottom of the page?
What is the purpose of writing 'MORE' at the bottom of the page?
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The abbreviation ENG stands for __________.
The abbreviation ENG stands for __________.
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Match the following abbreviations with their meanings:
Match the following abbreviations with their meanings:
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Which of the following is NOT a basic rule for broadcast news writing?
Which of the following is NOT a basic rule for broadcast news writing?
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It is acceptable to carry sentences over from one page to another in news writing.
It is acceptable to carry sentences over from one page to another in news writing.
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What should be written at the top of foreign words and names in news writing?
What should be written at the top of foreign words and names in news writing?
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Study Notes
Television Production Roles
- Set Designer/Scenic Designer: Responsible for the entire location, including changes to existing spaces.
- Makeup Artist: Designs, prepares, and applies makeup.
- Costume Designer: Designs and selects costumes, works closely with camera and lighting personnel.
- Choreographer: Creates dance sequences; also involved in music composition.
- Talent: People seen and heard on screen, including actors, interviewers, announcers, newscasters, anchors, hosts, and reporters.
- Lighting Director: Manages all lighting requirements; collaborates with camera operators and costume designers to create the right mood.
- Technical Director/Vision Mixer: Operates the television production switcher.
- Graphics Designer/Graphic Artist: Creates graphics, organizes on-screen text and titles, starting in the pre-production stage.
- Audio Mixer/Audio Engineer: Responsible for the technical and artistic quality of sound, microphone placement, and the final mix of the production.
- Set Crew/Floor Crew: Manages sets, scenery, setting, resetting, props, and action cues.
- Editor: Oversees post-production, selects, compiles, and edits video and audio, shapes the final program based on the director’s vision.
Television or Video Programme Pre-Production
- Pre-Production: Involves preparation, organization, and rehearsal.
- Conceptualization: Idea generation process, often inspired by personal experiences or stories.
- One-line Treatment: Summarizes the TV program's main focus, establishes goals and objectives, and guides the entire production.
- Research: Gathering data from various sources: books, online resources, and experts in the content area.
- Proposal: The first pre-production document, written by the producer with a writer's help; includes basic information, site surveys, and interviews to justify the production and its goals.
- Treatment: A more detailed version of the proposal, addressing the content to be covered, potential angles for communication, and the value of graphics.
- Script: The most crucial pre-production document, including dialogue and action that the production follows.
- Scene Script/Screenplay: The initial complete draft of a script, offering a chronological outline of the story, detailed descriptions of each scene, and key details like time of day and location.
- Shooting Script: A detailed elaboration of the scene script, with specific descriptions and numbering of each shot, indicating camera angles, transitions, and shot sizes.
- Story Board: Visual representation of each scene, created before shooting to communicate the director's vision.
- Casting: Selection of actors for the programme.
- Dutch Angle: Also known as an oblique shot, using a tilted camera to create a distorted, unconventional perspective.
Lighting
- Lighting: Used to convey time, mood, and atmosphere, provides a consistent feel across camera angles.
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Three-Point Lighting: Also called triangle or photographic lighting, a common approach using directional and diffused lighting.
- Key Light: The main light at a 45-degree angle to the camera, revealing the shape and features of the subject.
- Fill Light: Illuminates the subject's side away from the key light, reducing harshness and contrast without eliminating shadows.
- Back Light: Positioned behind the subject, directed towards the camera, separating the subject from the background, enhancing depth, and emphasizing shape.
Television or Video Programme Post-Production
- Post-Production: Final stage of production, involving editing, special effects, audio adjustments, and other finishing touches.
- Nonlinear Editing: Using software to arrange and rearrange footage, add special effects, insert audio and graphics, and apply effects like slow/fast motion, ripple, and color correction.
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News Writing Conventions:
- Typed on one side of A-4 paper, double or triple spaced.
- Initial of editor, date and time of broadcast, and slug of the story in the top left corner of the page.
- No more than one story per page, without hyphenated words, or sentences carried over from one page to another.
- Use "MORE" or an arrow to indicate continuation.
- Crosscheck figures, facts, and names for accuracy.
- Avoid libelous remarks.
- Phonetic symbols for foreign words, names, and place names.
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Basic Rules for Broadcast News Writing:
- If the subject is famous, title and last name are sufficient.
- Keep statistics simple.
- Abbreviations for technical instruments:
- O/C (on camera): Anchor is onscreen.
- V/O (voice over): Anchor is speaking while viewers see visuals.
- SIL (silent video tape): Used with V/O.
- SoT (sound on tape): Sound from a source, like an interview.
- ENG (electronic news gathering): Video captured on a cassette/DVV/pendrive.
- Graphics: On-screen information like names or titles.
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Test your understanding of various roles within television production, from set designers to audio engineers. This quiz covers the responsibilities of each role and their collaboration in the production process. Perfect for aspiring production professionals and television enthusiasts.
