Question 1

What is the major difference between ENG and EFP?&#10;A) ENG is geared toward immediate response&#10;B) ENG uses more equipment than EFP&#10;C) ENG needs less transmission equipment than EFP&#10;D) ENG is technically more complex than EFP&#10;E) ENG requires more-experienced camera operators than EFP

Accepted Answer

ENG (Electronic News Gathering) is used for live, immediate broadcasting of news events, while EFP (Electronic Field Production) is used for more planned, pre-recorded productions. Therefore, ENG is geared toward immediate response.

Question 2

Because the director cannot leave the remote truck during the production, which crewmember assumes even greater importance than in a studio production?&#10;A) floor manager&#10;B) camera operator&#10;C) video operator&#10;D) audio operator&#10;E) lighting technician

Accepted Answer

The floor manager assumes greater importance in this scenario because they act as the director's eyes and ears on the studio floor, communicating instructions to the crew and talent since the director is confined to the remote truck and cannot directly oversee the production environment.

Question 3

If the cable run proves too long for connecting the camera with the remote truck, how could you get the camera's signal to the truck relatively easily?&#10;A) by satellite&#10;B) by microwave mini-link&#10;C) by delayed tape feed&#10;D) by telephone lines&#10;E) by cell-phone transmitters

Accepted Answer

Microwave mini-link technology is commonly used in broadcasting to transmit signals over relatively long distances without the need for cables or wires. This technology uses microwave frequencies to transmit signals, which can be easily received by a receiver located on the remote truck. Additionally, the delay in the transmission is typically very low, making it ideal for live broadcasts where timing is critical. Satellite transmissions may also be used, but may be more costly and may have higher delay times. Delayed tape feed, telephone lines, and cell phone transmitters may not provide the necessary bandwidth or reliability for high-quality video signals.

Question 4

Your equipment check for a complex EFP of a dramatic scene inside an old Victorian house reveals that you have only one AC extension cord. The lighting assistant tells you not to worry because he has a large, multi-outlet strip connected to the AC cord. What should you do?

A) not worry because the extension strip has 10 outlets
B) not worry because the extension cord has a large gauge
C) ask the lighting people to bring a larger strip
D) insist on bringing an ample supply of extension cords
E) power the lights with batteries

Accepted Answer

Using a single extension cord with a multi-outlet strip for complex lighting setups can lead to overloading and potential fire hazards. It's essential to have an ample supply of extension cords to distribute the electrical load safely.

Question 5

Which production method needs the least sophisticated communication system?&#10;A) big remote&#10;B) ENG&#10;C) small remote&#10;D) single-camera EFP&#10;E) multicamera EFP with switcher

Accepted Answer

Single-camera EFP only requires communication between the camera operator and director, and this can be done with basic walkie-talkies or headsets.

Question 6

Which of the following is an advantage of Ku-band satellite transmission over C-band satellite transmission?&#10;A) Ku-band up- and downlinks are more mobile&#10;B) Ku-band is immune to weather&#10;C) Ku-band is less expensive to use&#10;D) Ku-band uses larger uplinks (ground dishes)&#10;E) Ku-band is more reliable

Accepted Answer

Ku-band satellite transmission has smaller wavelengths and requires smaller antennas or ground dishes which makes the transmission more mobile, while C-band requires larger antennas for the same signal strength. Weather can also affect Ku-band transmission, so B is incorrect. The cost and reliability depend on various factors, so C, D, and E are all incorrect.

Question 7

You (the videographer) and the field reporter are covering a demonstration at the federal building; which type of field production are you most likely doing?&#10;A) multicamera EFP&#10;B) big remote&#10;C) small remote&#10;D) single-camera EFP&#10;E) ENG

Accepted Answer

The scenario described is most likely an Electronic News Gathering (ENG) field production, which involves a single camera operator recording footage and a reporter conducting interviews and reporting live from the scene. It is not likely to be a multicamera EFP, a big remote, a small remote, or a single-camera EFP, which involve more complex productions with multiple cameras and crew members.

Question 8

Who should be included in the remote survey?&#10;A) the executive producer&#10;B) the caterer&#10;C) the producer, director, and technical director&#10;D) the talent&#10;E) the entire technical crew

Accepted Answer

The producer, director, and technical director should be included in the remote survey to ensure that all aspects of the production are covered, including creative direction and technical requirements.

Question 9

What should be done as a backup for a live ENG segment?&#10;A) microwave and satellite links used simultaneously&#10;B) simultaneously video-record the live feed&#10;C) have two newscasters ready to go on-location&#10;D) attach a cell phone camera to the main camera&#10;E) stay in cell-phone contact with a reporter in the studio

Accepted Answer

Simultaneously video-recording the live feed provides a backup in case the live feed fails or has technical issues. This ensures that the segment can still be aired later, even if the live broadcast is not successful. Option A may still face technical difficulties if one of the links fail. Option C, having two newscasters ready to go on-location, can be expensive and unnecessary for backup purposes. Option D, attaching a cell phone camera to the main camera, may be an option in some cases but may not provide the necessary quality for broadcast. Option E, staying in cell-phone contact with a reporter in the studio, does not provide a backup for the actual footage.

Deck 18: Field Production and Big Remotes