Question 1

When does an extreme close-up convey aspects of a story best?&#10;A) A coach studying game footage&#10;B) Fan emotions and reactions&#10;C) The start of a race at a track meet&#10;D) A baseball batter at the point of contact

Accepted Answer

Fan emotions and reactions are best conveyed through extreme close-ups because they allow the audience to see the raw emotions of the fans and their reactions to the game.

Question 2

Shots away from the action to add meaning or fill time between plays are:&#10;A) Zooms&#10;B) Cutaways&#10;C) Axes&#10;D) Extreme close-ups

Accepted Answer

Cutaways are shots away from the main action used to fill time or to add meaning. Zooms and extreme close-ups focus on a specific area, while axes do not apply in this context.

Question 3

In terms of sports photography, good positioning usually means:&#10;A) Getting as high as possible above the action&#10;B) Shooting extreme close-ups&#10;C) Crossing the axis to get both sides of the action&#10;D) Having the action headed toward you

Accepted Answer

Having the action headed toward you allows for clearer and more impactful shots, capturing the intensity and excitement of the moment.

Question 4

In terms of positioning to shoot a baseball game:&#10;A) Print and broadcast photographers will shoot from the same place&#10;B) Print will shoot from field level, whereas broadcast will shoot from higher up&#10;C) Broadcast will shoot from field level, whereas print will shoot from higher up&#10;D) Neither print nor broadcast has a preference in terms of where to shoot from

Accepted Answer

Print photographers typically shoot from field level, while broadcast photographers shoot from higher up in order to get a wider view of the game and better capture the action as it unfolds on the field. This allows for more comprehensive coverage of the game for viewers at home.

Question 5

For television videography, particularly in football, the only time a tripod is used while shooting a game is:&#10;A) On field level&#10;B) Up in the press box&#10;C) In the locker room&#10;D) A tripod is never used in shooting television sports

Accepted Answer

The best choice is B, up in the press box. This is because in the press box, the camera operator has a stable and elevated platform to shoot the game from. On field level, the camera operator needs to be mobile and able to follow the action, so a tripod would be impractical. In the locker room, there would be no need for a tripod as it is typically used for interviews and not much movement is involved. Finally, it is not accurate to say that a tripod is never used in shooting television sports, as it can be used in other contexts such as pre-game or post-game shows.

Question 6

An effective way of communicating a sports feature story through photography is:&#10;A) The use of close-ups to reveal emotion&#10;B) The use of a tripod to ensure quality shots&#10;C) To avoid cutaways and focus on the action&#10;D) To keep the shots short and simple

Accepted Answer

Close-up shots can capture the emotion of the players and convey the story of the game. It allows the viewer to feel more connected to the athletes and highlights their individual reactions to the game.

Question 7

______________________ means keeping the action the proper distance away.&#10;A) Axes&#10;B) Focus&#10;C) Framing&#10;D) Functionality

Accepted Answer

Framing refers to the way in which subjects and objects are positioned within the boundaries of the image or scene. Proper framing ensures that the action is kept at the appropriate distance from the camera, making the scene visually appealing and coherent.

Deck 4: Video and Visuals