2020-2021 Broadcasting Midterm Review

Question 1

True or False: The best way to capture b-roll of a moving subject is to move alongside the subject with the camera.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

This light makes your subject stand out from the background.

Accepted Answer

back light

Question 3

This is a standard way to light a subject in a studio setting.

Accepted Answer

three-point lighting

Question 4

In this mode, the filmmaker speak directly to his subjects with an acknowledgment of the film crew and any issues?

Accepted Answer

reflexive

Question 5

A shot with layers in the foreground, middle, and background has this important visual element.

Accepted Answer

depth

Question 6

Using a background for an interview that is consistent with the story.

Accepted Answer

shot motivation

Question 7

A news story about gun control appeals most to which of the five news values?

Accepted Answer

conflict and controversy

Question 8

A news story that chronicles a young athlete who overcame a disability to compete in the Olympics appeals most to which

Accepted Answer

human interest

Question 9

True or False: B-roll can be used to visually tell the story and hide soundbite edits.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

This light removes shadows from your subject's face.

Accepted Answer

fill light

Question 11

True or False: A-roll is the main footage for a story, usually an interview.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

This helped you balance your shot and frees you from thinking about the position of the camera while shooting.

Accepted Answer

tripod

Question 13

This is what happens when the light behind the subject is brighter than the light in front of the subject

Accepted Answer

backlit

Question 14

Local information and events are newsworthy because they are close to our community and region.

Accepted Answer

proximity

Question 15

True or False: The color white appears the same in different lighting conditions.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

What documentary mode uses a non-interventionist "fly on the wall" approach with unobtrusive camera work?

Accepted Answer

observational

Question 17

In what documentary mode does the filmmaker "star" in the film and actively completes tasks to make a point?

Accepted Answer

performative

Question 18

True or False: The three "must-have" shots for an effective b-roll sequence are wide, aerial, and close-up.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

People are interested in other people. Everyone has something to celebrate and something to complain about.

Accepted Answer

human interest

Question 20

People are attracted to information that helps them make good decisions. People like news that matches their interests.

Accepted Answer

relevance

Question 21

Place your subject in an area where the background is darker than the light shining on the front of the subject.

Accepted Answer

shade-to-shade

Question 22

Placing your producer between the key light and the interview subject.

Accepted Answer

producer sandwich

Question 23

Current information and events are newsworthy because they have just recently occurred. It’s news because it’s “new."

Accepted Answer

timeliness

Question 24

This is the brightest light that is used to light up most of your subject.

Accepted Answer

key light

Question 25

When violence strikes or when people argue about actions, events, ideas, or policies, we care.

Accepted Answer

conflict and controversy

Question 26

What documentary mode features “Omniscient” narration directly addressing the viewer?

Accepted Answer

expository

2020-2021 Broadcasting Midterm Review

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2020-2021 Broadcasting Midterm Review

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