Question 1

……is a graphic representation of how your video will unfold, shot by shot.
A)storyboard
B)scriptboard
C)scriptwriting
D)both a and b

Accepted Answer

A storyboard is a visual representation of a video, film, or animation, detailing the sequence of scenes and shots. It serves as a blueprint for production, illustrating how the story will unfold visually.

Question 2

which shot can be taken from as much as a quarter of a mile away.
A)extreme long shot
B)long shot
C)close-up
D)extreme close-up

Accepted Answer

An extreme long shot is used to capture a subject or a scene from a very long distance, often as much as a quarter of a mile away, to show the subject in its surrounding environment.

Question 3

…… is a one-line description of a location and time of day of a scene.
A)scene heading
B)dialogue
C)action
D)character

Accepted Answer

A scene heading, also known as a slug line, provides a brief description of the location and time of day for a scene in a screenplay, helping to orient the reader and production team.

Question 4

Scene Heading is also known as……
A)headline
B)deadline
C)slugline
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Scene Heading in screenwriting is specifically referred to as a slugline, which indicates the start of a new scene by detailing location, time of day, and other descriptors.

Question 5

……is the narrative description of the events of a scene.
A)sub header
B)character
C)heading
D)action

Accepted Answer

The action in a script is the narrative description of the events of a scene, detailing what is happening, where it's happening, and to whom it's happening. It sets the scene for the actors and the director.

Question 6

……is the lines of speech for each character.
A)sub header
B)character
C)heading
D)dialogue

Accepted Answer

Dialogue refers to the lines of speech spoken by each character in a play, movie, or book.

Question 7

……is the direction for the character that is either attitude or action.
A)parenthetical
B)extension
C)transition
D)dialogue

Accepted Answer

Parentheticals in scripts provide direction for how a character should deliver a line, indicating their attitude or action.

Question 8

What is placed after the character's name in parentheses?
A)direction
B)extension
C)transition
D)dialogue

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is placed after the character's name...

Question 9

Action is also known as…….
A)direction
B)extension
C)transition
D)dialogue

Accepted Answer

Action is also known as direction.

Question 10

The shot closer to the character and shows the entire character with some space both above their head and below their feet.
A)extreme long shot
B)extreme close up
C)medium shot
D)long shot

Accepted Answer

A long shot includes the entire character with some space both above their head and below their feet, allowing for a clear view of the character within their surrounding environment. This contrasts with extreme long shots, which show a much wider view of the surroundings, and medium shots or extreme close-ups, which focus more closely on the character, often cutting off parts of the surroundings or the character's body.

Question 11

The camera is positioned to a good distance away from the subject.
A)long shot
B)extreme close up
C)close up
D)extreme long shot

Accepted Answer

The answer of The camera is positioned to a good...

Question 12

Which shot is used to show something specific like character's eyes.
A)long shot
B)extreme close up
C)close up
D)extreme long shot

Accepted Answer

An extreme close-up shot is used to show very small details, such as a character's eyes, to focus the audience's attention on specific elements and convey emotions or reactions in a powerful way.

Question 13

Which of the following is the types of shot?
A)long shot
B)extreme close up
C)close up
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (long shot, extreme close up, close up) are types of shots used in photography and filmmaking to frame subjects at varying distances, thereby conveying different levels of detail and emotional impact.

Question 14

The camera moves in horizontal direction is called……
A)horizontal pan
B)cyclic pan
C)vertical pan
D)high angle

Accepted Answer

Horizontal movement of the camera is referred to as a "horizontal pan," where the camera pivots left or right while its base remains in a fixed position. This technique is commonly used in filmmaking and photography to follow a moving subject or to show a wide landscape.

Question 15

…..speaks louder than words.
A)sound
B)action
C)dialogue
D)books

Accepted Answer

The correct phrase is "Actions speak louder than words," meaning what someone does has a stronger impact than what they say.

Question 16

Scene heading should always be in ……
A)caps
B)number
C)small
D)big

Accepted Answer

Scene headings, also known as slug lines, should always be in all caps to clearly distinguish them from action lines, dialogue, and other elements in a screenplay.

Question 17

The indent for character.
A)left:2.0" right:0.0" width:4.0"
B)left:2.0" right:3.0" width:4.0"
C)left:2.0" right:2.0" width:4.0"
D)left:2.0" right:0.5" width:4.0"

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the left indent is 2.0", the right indent is 0.0", and the width is 4.0".

Question 18

The indent for Action.
A)left:0.0" right:0.0" width:6.0"
B)left:2.0" right:3.0" width:4.0"
C)left:2.0" right:2.0" width:6.0"
D)left:2.0" right:0.5" width:6.0"

Accepted Answer

The indent for Action is typically set to left:0.0" right:0.0" width:6.0" to ensure the text is aligned with the page margins and utilizes the full width of the page.

Question 19

The indent for Dialogue.
A)left:2.0" right:0.0" width:4.0"
B)left:1.0" right:1.5" width:3.5"
C)left:1.0" right:2.0" width:3.5"
D)left:1.0" right:0.5" width:4.0"

Accepted Answer

The answer of The indent for Dialogue.
A)left:2.0" right:0.0" width:4.0"
B)left:1.0" right:1.5"...

Question 20

Transitions includes……
A)cut to
B)dissolve to
C)fade to
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Transitions in film and video editing include "cut to," "dissolve to," and "fade to," among others, making "all of these" the correct choice.

Quiz 1: Understanding Screenplay Elements and Shot Types

……is a graphic representation of how your video will unfold, shot by shot.

which shot can be taken from as much as a quarter of a mile away.

…… is a one-line description of a location and time of day of a scene.

Scene Heading is also known as……

……is the narrative description of the events of a scene.

……is the lines of speech for each character.

……is the direction for the character that is either attitude or action.

What is placed after the character's name in parentheses?

Action is also known as…….

The shot closer to the character and shows the entire character with some space both above their head and below their feet.

The camera is positioned to a good distance away from the subject.

Which shot is used to show something specific like character's eyes.

Which of the following is the types of shot?

The camera moves in horizontal direction is called……

…..speaks louder than words.

Scene heading should always be in ……

The indent for character.

The indent for Action.

The indent for Dialogue.

Transitions includes……