Video Production Quiz 2

What is a pickup pattern for a microphone?

The area around the microphone where it best captures sound (cardioid, figure of eight, omnidirectional, super cardioid)

What connector is most common on a professional microphone?

XLR connector (eXternal Line Return)

Mic level

Voltage generated by a microphone when it picks up sound

Weakest and requires a pre-amplifier

Between -60 and -40 dBu

Line level

Approximately one volt, or about 1,000 times as strong as a mic-level signal

• -10 dBV for consumer equipment (like MP3 and DVD players)

• +4 dBu for professional equipment (mixing desks and signal processing gear)

Signal travels from your pre-amp to the amplifier that powers your speakers

VO

Voice over

What is a cardioid microphone and its pickup pattern?

A cardioid mic picks up sound mainly from the front, rejecting most from the sides and rear

What is sweetening in audio production?

Adding effects (like reverb, EQ, or sound enhancements) to improve audio quality.

What is incident light?

Amount of light falling on a scene

What is color temperature?

The warmth (low temp) or coolness (high temp) of light, measured in Kelvin

Standard tv lights operate at 3200 degrees K

What is baselight?

refers to the amount (or intensity) of light that is required to make the camera function properly

What does the technical director do for a show?

Operates the video switcher, manages technical aspects, and ensures smooth transitions during live production

What is a dissolve in editing?

A gradual transition between two video images, where one fades out as the other fades in.