Deck 10: Working With the Talent

Question 1

The term used to refer to those appearing on camera is _______

Answer 1

talent

Question 2

Those who have experience working in front of a camera are known as _________

Answer 2

professional performers

Question 3

The device attached to the front of a camera that allows talent to read the script while looking into the camera lens is the ______

A) flag
B) teleprompter
C) graphics generator
D) lens

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A ______ occurs when talent is placed in front of something that gives context to a story

A) standup
B) disaster
C) walk through
D) crew call

Question 5

Performers who have little or no experience working in front of the camera are known as ______

Question 6

What is a disadvantage of working with amateur talent?

A) they're expensive
B) they work quickly
C) they may work slowly
D) they always master their lines easily

Question 7

The type of program that puts the most pressure on talent to perform flawlessly is a __________

Question 8

The type of program that takes pressure off a performer because it allows for mistakes to be corrected is a ____________

Question 9

A program that is created as if it is live, but is actually recorded for later viewing is called ________

Question 10

Good hosts are effective at

A) coordinating craft workers
B) setting up camera shots
C) guiding guests through a production
D) adjusting lights

Question 11

It is important to use people in scenes because

A) the public is less likely to interfere with the production
B) it improves lighting
C) TV shows are always about people
D) people bring life to scenes

Question 12

Making inexperienced talent look like natural performers is often a function of

A) using extensive cutaways
B) recording several versions of their performance
C) neither of the above
D) both a and b.

Question 13

The best way for a director to deal with inexperienced talent to

A) pay them well
B) instill them with fear of failure
C) rely on them to improvise
D) put them at ease and give clear instructions

Question 14

Methods of putting talent at ease include

A) shooting them in a natural setting while they do something
B) letting them help direct and shoot
C) vigorous yoga and pilates exercises
D) starting late and ending early

Question 15

When producing a program that will feature performers, a director is challenged to

A) select the proper microphones
B) find the right talent to fit the script
C) use appropriate make-up
D) end the shooting day early

Question 16

What are the advantages of using professional talent?

A) they work faster
B) their work is higher quality
C) none of the above
D) both a and b

Question 17

The best professional performers can be counted on to

A) repeat performances through several takes
B) improvise when things go wrong
C) modify delivery to fit a situation
D) take instructions and guide
E) all of the above

Question 18

This clothing color seems to work best on television:

A) black
B) bright red
C) white
D) medium blue

Question 19

Producers often choose professional over amateur talent because

A) professionals have more status
B) professionals save money and provide quality
C) professionals are well known
D) professionals work other crew positions

Question 20

Talent that do not appear on camera are often referred to as

A) guests
B) off-camera hosts
C) directors
D) on-camera hosts