Deck 5: Writing for Video

Question 1

The_____ is the version of a script that adds the production treatment to the rehearsal script

Answer 1

camera script

Question 2

A fully scripted program that includes details on all aspects of production uses a ____________

Answer 2

full script

Question 3

A script that includes a list of program topics and only the dialog for the show's opening and closing is called an ___________

Answer 3

outline script

Question 4

Cards positioned near a camera for talent to read are known as

A) read cards
B) talent cards
C) cue cards
D) sight cards

Question 5

A complete, continuous action sequence is a

A) rundown
B) scene
C) production
D) shot list

Question 6

The purpose of a script is to

A) help a director clarify ideas
B) coordinate the production team
C) help assess resources needed
D) all of the above

Question 7

Film-style productions, where the director works next to the camera operator, often use this type of script format

A) semi-style
B) one-column
C) two-column
D) full-style

Question 8

Traditional television productions often use this type of flexible script format

A) two-column
B) three-sided
C) one-column
D) full page

Question 9

In a script, action is shown from different viewpoints by the use of

A) scenes
B) shots
C) aerials
D) exteriors

Question 10

Words spoken to the camera or between people are called

A) definitions
B) dialog
C) movements
D) directions

Question 11

The setting where a scene will be shot is called its

A) space
B) action setting
C) location
D) source

Question 12

________ describes the basic information on what is going to happen in a scene

A) direction
B) location
C) production
D) action

Question 13

A successful script must satisfy which two requirements?

A) fulfills the program's goals and is feasible for the budget
B) satisfies talent and is expensive
C) provides numerous locations and sufficient action
D) makes extensive use of travel and requires construction

Question 14

Scriptwriting can occur at any stage of production but generally starts during the

A) production stage
B) post-production stage
C) planning/preparation stage
D) distribution stage

Question 15

In a script, the moment for a change to take place is an ____________

Question 16

The flow of video images and soundtrack is known as a program's ________

Question 17

Considerations when developing a script include

A) the purpose of the program
B) the length of the program
C) the intended audience
D) the nature of the subject
E) all of the above

Question 18

What are the main purposes of a script?

Question 19

What is the difference between a camera script and a rehearsal script?

Question 20

The___________ is the version of script that includes plot, cast, dialog, location, etc., but not camera and production details