Question 1

What is the main problem when the camera-mounted teleprompter is positioned too close to the talent?&#10;A) the floor manager can no longer read the prompter&#10;B) it requires a camera light&#10;C) it requires that the lens be in the wide-angle position&#10;D) the talent's eye movement shows on the video screen&#10;E) the talent's makeup becomes too noticeable

Accepted Answer

When the camera-mounted teleprompter is positioned too close to the talent, their eye movement shows on the video screen which can be distracting for the viewers. It is important to position the teleprompter at an appropriate distance to avoid this issue.

Question 2

Which is the best method to display a book for the camera?&#10;A) give it to the floor manager to hold&#10;B) ask the cameraperson to take a shot of the book&#10;C) put it by the guest's feet to stabilize it&#10;D) use a jib-mounted camera&#10;E) hold it steady and orient it toward a camera

Accepted Answer

Holding the book steady and orienting it toward a camera is the best method to display a book for the camera. This allows for the book to be seen clearly and for any text or images to be easily read by the audience. Using a jib-mounted camera may also be effective, but may be more cumbersome and less practical in certain situations. Giving it to the floor manager or putting it by the guest's feet may result in an unstable shot or a cramped frame. Asking the cameraperson to take a shot of the book may not result in the best angle or focus.

Question 3

How should you react to the floor manager's cues?&#10;A) not at all if you think the floor manager gave you the wrong cue&#10;B) take it, then double-check with the director&#10;C) nod discreetly and follow it immediately&#10;D) follow it immediately&#10;E) follow it after the director says &#34;action&#34;

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

When being asked for an audio level, you should:&#10;A) quickly count to 10&#10;B) talk with your on-air voice for three seconds&#10;C) talk with your on-air voice for as long as requested by the audio engineer&#10;D) lightly scratch the surface of the mic to indicate to the audio engineer that it is working&#10;E) talk a little louder than when on the air

Accepted Answer

When asked for an audio level, the best choice is to talk with your on-air voice for as long as requested by the audio engineer. This will give the engineer an accurate reading of your volume and allow them to adjust levels accordingly. Quick counting, talking for a set timeframe, scratching the mic or talking louder than usual can all lead to inaccurate readings and adjustments.

Question 5

How can you best remember complicated blocking?&#10;A) establish psychological closure&#10;B) establish a mental blocking map&#10;C) take notes and draw it on a cue card&#10;D) have the floor manager cue you&#10;E) ask the director before each take

Accepted Answer

Establishing a mental blocking map can help to visualize the movements and placement of actors and props on the set, making it easier to remember complicated blocking. Taking notes and drawing on a cue card can also be helpful. Establishing psychological closure, having the floor manager cue you, or constantly asking the director before each take may not be the most efficient methods.

Question 6

Under what color temperature of light should makeup be applied?&#10;A) the same color temperature as the production lighting&#10;B) 3,200K&#10;C) 5,600K&#10;D) slightly reddish&#10;E) slightly bluish

Accepted Answer

Makeup should be applied under the same color temperature as the production lighting to ensure that it appears natural and balanced on camera. Applying makeup under different color temperatures can result in uneven color and tone, making the talent appear washed out or overly saturated on camera.

Question 7

What is the proper way to hold a cue card?&#10;A) as close to the talent as possible&#10;B) in front of the lens&#10;C) as low to the floor as possible&#10;D) as high as possible&#10;E) close to the camera lens

Accepted Answer

Holding the cue card close to the camera lens allows the talent to read the card while maintaining eye contact with the camera, creating a more natural and engaging presentation.

Question 8

How should television performers visualize their audiences?&#10;A) as &#34;everyone out there in TV land&#34;&#10;B) as network executives who will buy the program&#10;C) as a small friendly group or someone they know&#10;D) as the production crew in their underwear&#10;E) as an imaginary audience seated in the studio

Accepted Answer

Visualizing a small friendly group or someone they know helps the performers connect with their audience on a personal level and it can help ease nervousness. It also helps performers to tailor their delivery to their specific audience. Choosing option A or B can create a sense of distance between the performer and the audience, leading to a lack of connection. Option D may not be professional and could be distracting. Option E is an unnecessary visualization since the audience is already physically present.

Question 9

Which element should be avoided in on-camera clothing?&#10;A) bright pink&#10;B) rhinestones and sparkly jewelry&#10;C) narrow, highly contrasting patterns&#10;D) highly saturated colors&#10;E) necklaces

Accepted Answer

Narrow, highly contrasting patterns can create a strobing effect on camera, which can be distracting and unflattering. It is generally best to choose solid colors or larger, more subtle patterns.

Question 10

When performing in front of a chroma-key backdrop, what color clothes should you avoid?&#10;A) the color opposite that of the backdrop&#10;B) red&#10;C) black&#10;D) the color of the backdrop&#10;E) white

Accepted Answer

Wearing clothes that match the color of the chroma-key backdrop can cause the clothes to be keyed out along with the backdrop, making the person appear partially invisible or allowing the background image to show through their clothing.

Deck 16: Television Talent