Question 1

The three phases of television production are:
A) Introduction, body, conclusion
B) Beginning, middle, end
C) Preproduction, production, postproduction
D) Writing, casting, production
E) Producing, directing, editing

Accepted Answer

The three phases of television production are preproduction, production, and postproduction. Preproduction involves planning and preparation such as scripting, casting, location scouting, and set design. Production is the actual filming or recording of the show or episode. Postproduction includes editing, sound mixing, visual effects, and color correction.

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered above-the-line personnel?
A) producers
B) directors
C) writers
D) video editors
E) art directors.

Accepted Answer

Video editors are part of post-production, which is considered below-the-line personnel. Above-the-line personnel typically includes producers, directors, writers, and art directors who are involved in the creative and conceptual process of a production.

Question 3

Which of the following is not considered below-the-line personnel?
A) video technicians
B) camera operators
C) announcer talent
D) lighting people
E) unit production managers

Accepted Answer

Below-the-line personnel typically refer to crew members who work behind the scenes such as technicians, camera operators, light and sound people, and production managers. Announcer talent would fall under above-the-line personnel as they are typically considered the 'talent' in front of the camera or microphone.

Question 4

Most of the actual shot-by-shot "editing" on a sitcom is done:
A) by an editor with no assistance from the director or the producer.
B) by an editor with the director calling the edits.
C) by the director in the booth alone.
D) by the director on taping day, live.
E) by the producer after taping day.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the actual shot-by-shot "editing" on...

Question 5

On a sitcom, the first read-through with the full cast is performed on the stage in front of cameras.

Accepted Answer

The first read-through with the full cast is typically held in a conference room or rehearsal space, not on the stage in front of cameras. This allows the actors and writers to work out any kinks in the script before moving on to the actual filming of the episode.

Question 6

In a sitcom control room, the A. D. is busy helping the director "shape up" camera shots about to be switched on to preview and then on to line, keeping track of when to insert commercial breaks and monitoring the show's running time.

Accepted Answer

The duties described for the A.D. in a sitcom control room are accurate.

Question 7

Which of the following are methods used by sitcom directors to communicate with cast or crew?
A) via intercom headsets that crew members wear
B) through the talkback loudspeaker system in the studio
C) via the floor manager, who relays commands and cues from the director to cast and crew
D) by walking out on the studio floor for a personal chat
E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above methods are commonly used by sitcom directors to communicate with cast and crew. Intercom headsets are worn by crew members for swift and discreet communication, the talkback loudspeaker system allows the director to address the entire studio, the floor manager relays commands and cues to the cast and crew, and personal chats on the studio floor can be used for more detailed or private conversations.

Question 8

Sometimes coverage shots from the dress rehearsal are edited into the final version of the sitcom episode.

Accepted Answer

This is true, as coverage shots from the dress rehearsal can be included in the final cut of the episode if they provide better angles or performances than the shots from the live taping.

Question 9

The commercial production company typically writes and storyboards the commercial for thead agency.

Accepted Answer

The ad agency is typically responsible for writing and storyboarding the commercial, while the production company brings the vision to life through filming and editing.

Question 10

In a commercial production, the ad agency producer's duties are to:
A) act as a liaison between the agency and the production company.
B) make decisions during the production for the agency and client.
C) approve the director's casting choices.
D) approve locations proposed by the director and the UPM.
E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The ad agency producer's duties include all of the options listed: acting as a liaison between the agency and the production company, making decisions during the production for the agency and client, and approving the director's casting choices as well as locations proposed by the director and the UPM.

Question 11

Gaffers are never needed in outdoor shoots.

Accepted Answer

Gaffers, who are responsible for setting up and managing the lighting on a film set, are often crucial in outdoor shoots as well as indoor shoots. They may need to use different techniques and equipment to account for natural light and the unpredictability of weather conditions.

Question 12

The "exquisite orchestra" used for the commercial production discussed in the Overview chapter was made up of how many musicians?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "exquisite orchestra" used for the commercial...

Question 13

Unlike the sitcom and the commercial, the final script for the news story won't exist until the postproduction phase.

Accepted Answer

The news story is typically filmed and edited before the final script is written during the postproduction phase.

Question 14

In the shooting of a news story, the reporter is the de facto director, telling the photog what shots she needs.

Accepted Answer

In most news stories, the reporter is responsible for directing the photog on what shots are needed to effectively tell the story. However, in some cases a news organization may assign a separate director to work with the reporter and photog.

Question 15

When the editor of a TV news story finishes work on the story it could be
A) recorded from a non-linear editor to tape
B) submitted to a newscast producer
C) transferred to a video file server
D) none of the above
E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are possible when the editor finishes work on a TV news story. The story can be recorded from a non-linear editor to tape, submitted to a newscast producer, or transferred to a video file server depending on the workflow and requirements of the news organization.

Question 16

Matching:
-______ An acting/directing term referring to a performer's physical movement on the stage/set.
A) Above-the-line Personnel
B) Ad Agency Producer
C) Art Director
D) Assistant Director (A.D.)
E) Below-the-line Personnel
F) Blocking
G) Business
H) Business Manager
I) Call Backs
J) Cameorder
K) Casting Director
L) Coverage
M)Cutaway
N) Cutting
O)Director's Cut
P) Dress Rehearsal
Q) Edit Decision List (EDL)
R) ENG
S) Execution Command
T)Executive Producer
U) Final Run Through
V) Floor Manager
W) Gaffer
X) Grip
Y) In the can
Z) Intro
Aa) Line Cut
Bb) Line Monitor
Cc) Line Producer
Dd) Mix Down
Ee) Monitors
Ff) Nonlinear Digital Editing System
Gg) Off-book
Hh) Photog
Ii) Posting/Post
Jj) Post Production
Kk) Preparatory Command
Ll)Pre-Production
Mm) Post-Production Supervisor
Nn) Preview Monitor
Oo) Production
Pp) Production Assistant (PA)
Qq) Program Monitor
Rr)Read-through
Ss) Retakes
Tt) Room Tone
Uu) Script supervisor
Vv) SFX
Ww) Sitcom
Xx) Spot
Yy) Stand-up
Zz) Stage Manager
Aaa) Story time
Bbb) Storyboard
Ccc) Switcher
Ddd) Tag
Eee) Take
Fff) Talking Tone
Ggg) Talkback
Hhh) Technical Director (T-D.)
Iii)Time Code
Jjj)Unit Production Manager
Kkk)Video File Server
Lll)Videographer
Mmm)Video Switcher
Nnn)Voice-over (V.O.) announcer
Ooo)Warm-up

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
-______ An acting/directing term referring to a...

Question 17

Matching:
-______ Video footage employed during postproduction editing to make a show's pictorial continuity flow more smoothly.
A) Above-the-line Personnel
B) Ad Agency Producer
C) Art Director
D) Assistant Director (A.D.)
E) Below-the-line Personnel
F) Blocking
G) Business
H) Business Manager
I) Call Backs
J) Cameorder
K) Casting Director
L) Coverage
M)Cutaway
N) Cutting
O)Director's Cut
P) Dress Rehearsal
Q) Edit Decision List (EDL)
R) ENG
S) Execution Command
T)Executive Producer
U) Final Run Through
V) Floor Manager
W) Gaffer
X) Grip
Y) In the can
Z) Intro
Aa) Line Cut
Bb) Line Monitor
Cc) Line Producer
Dd) Mix Down
Ee) Monitors
Ff) Nonlinear Digital Editing System
Gg) Off-book
Hh) Photog
Ii) Posting/Post
Jj) Post Production
Kk) Preparatory Command
Ll)Pre-Production
Mm) Post-Production Supervisor
Nn) Preview Monitor
Oo) Production
Pp) Production Assistant (PA)
Qq) Program Monitor
Rr)Read-through
Ss) Retakes
Tt) Room Tone
Uu) Script supervisor
Vv) SFX
Ww) Sitcom
Xx) Spot
Yy) Stand-up
Zz) Stage Manager
Aaa) Story time
Bbb) Storyboard
Ccc) Switcher
Ddd) Tag
Eee) Take
Fff) Talking Tone
Ggg) Talkback
Hhh) Technical Director (T-D.)
Iii)Time Code
Jjj)Unit Production Manager
Kkk)Video File Server
Lll)Videographer
Mmm)Video Switcher
Nnn)Voice-over (V.O.) announcer
Ooo)Warm-up

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
-______ Video footage employed during postproduction editing...

Question 18

Matching:
-______ In a television news cast, this is copy read by the anchor immediately after a recorded news story concludes -- usually involving some additional information not included in the recorded story.
A) Above-the-line Personnel
B) Ad Agency Producer
C) Art Director
D) Assistant Director (A.D.)
E) Below-the-line Personnel
F) Blocking
G) Business
H) Business Manager
I) Call Backs
J) Cameorder
K) Casting Director
L) Coverage
M)Cutaway
N) Cutting
O)Director's Cut
P) Dress Rehearsal
Q) Edit Decision List (EDL)
R) ENG
S) Execution Command
T)Executive Producer
U) Final Run Through
V) Floor Manager
W) Gaffer
X) Grip
Y) In the can
Z) Intro
Aa) Line Cut
Bb) Line Monitor
Cc) Line Producer
Dd) Mix Down
Ee) Monitors
Ff) Nonlinear Digital Editing System
Gg) Off-book
Hh) Photog
Ii) Posting/Post
Jj) Post Production
Kk) Preparatory Command
Ll)Pre-Production
Mm) Post-Production Supervisor
Nn) Preview Monitor
Oo) Production
Pp) Production Assistant (PA)
Qq) Program Monitor
Rr)Read-through
Ss) Retakes
Tt) Room Tone
Uu) Script supervisor
Vv) SFX
Ww) Sitcom
Xx) Spot
Yy) Stand-up
Zz) Stage Manager
Aaa) Story time
Bbb) Storyboard
Ccc) Switcher
Ddd) Tag
Eee) Take
Fff) Talking Tone
Ggg) Talkback
Hhh) Technical Director (T-D.)
Iii)Time Code
Jjj)Unit Production Manager
Kkk)Video File Server
Lll)Videographer
Mmm)Video Switcher
Nnn)Voice-over (V.O.) announcer
Ooo)Warm-up

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
-______ In a television news cast, this...

Question 19

Matching:
-______ In a television newscast, this is the copy read by the anchor before the director switches to a taped story or some other program element, such as a live remote.
A) Above-the-line Personnel
B) Ad Agency Producer
C) Art Director
D) Assistant Director (A.D.)
E) Below-the-line Personnel
F) Blocking
G) Business
H) Business Manager
I) Call Backs
J) Cameorder
K) Casting Director
L) Coverage
M)Cutaway
N) Cutting
O)Director's Cut
P) Dress Rehearsal
Q) Edit Decision List (EDL)
R) ENG
S) Execution Command
T)Executive Producer
U) Final Run Through
V) Floor Manager
W) Gaffer
X) Grip
Y) In the can
Z) Intro
Aa) Line Cut
Bb) Line Monitor
Cc) Line Producer
Dd) Mix Down
Ee) Monitors
Ff) Nonlinear Digital Editing System
Gg) Off-book
Hh) Photog
Ii) Posting/Post
Jj) Post Production
Kk) Preparatory Command
Ll)Pre-Production
Mm) Post-Production Supervisor
Nn) Preview Monitor
Oo) Production
Pp) Production Assistant (PA)
Qq) Program Monitor
Rr)Read-through
Ss) Retakes
Tt) Room Tone
Uu) Script supervisor
Vv) SFX
Ww) Sitcom
Xx) Spot
Yy) Stand-up
Zz) Stage Manager
Aaa) Story time
Bbb) Storyboard
Ccc) Switcher
Ddd) Tag
Eee) Take
Fff) Talking Tone
Ggg) Talkback
Hhh) Technical Director (T-D.)
Iii)Time Code
Jjj)Unit Production Manager
Kkk)Video File Server
Lll)Videographer
Mmm)Video Switcher
Nnn)Voice-over (V.O.) announcer
Ooo)Warm-up

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
-______ In a television newscast, this is...

Question 20

Matching:
-______ A person whose voice is heard explaining or narrating a scene, but whose picture is not seen on-camera.
A) Above-the-line Personnel
B) Ad Agency Producer
C) Art Director
D) Assistant Director (A.D.)
E) Below-the-line Personnel
F) Blocking
G) Business
H) Business Manager
I) Call Backs
J) Cameorder
K) Casting Director
L) Coverage
M)Cutaway
N) Cutting
O)Director's Cut
P) Dress Rehearsal
Q) Edit Decision List (EDL)
R) ENG
S) Execution Command
T)Executive Producer
U) Final Run Through
V) Floor Manager
W) Gaffer
X) Grip
Y) In the can
Z) Intro
Aa) Line Cut
Bb) Line Monitor
Cc) Line Producer
Dd) Mix Down
Ee) Monitors
Ff) Nonlinear Digital Editing System
Gg) Off-book
Hh) Photog
Ii) Posting/Post
Jj) Post Production
Kk) Preparatory Command
Ll)Pre-Production
Mm) Post-Production Supervisor
Nn) Preview Monitor
Oo) Production
Pp) Production Assistant (PA)
Qq) Program Monitor
Rr)Read-through
Ss) Retakes
Tt) Room Tone
Uu) Script supervisor
Vv) SFX
Ww) Sitcom
Xx) Spot
Yy) Stand-up
Zz) Stage Manager
Aaa) Story time
Bbb) Storyboard
Ccc) Switcher
Ddd) Tag
Eee) Take
Fff) Talking Tone
Ggg) Talkback
Hhh) Technical Director (T-D.)
Iii)Time Code
Jjj)Unit Production Manager
Kkk)Video File Server
Lll)Videographer
Mmm)Video Switcher
Nnn)Voice-over (V.O.) announcer
Ooo)Warm-up

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
-______ A person whose voice is heard...

Quiz 18: An Overview and Tour

The three phases of television production are:

Which of the following is not considered above-the-line personnel?

Which of the following is not considered below-the-line personnel?

Most of the actual shot-by-shot "editing" on a sitcom is done: