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Math in TV Shows
Math in TV Shows
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When Adam Savage creates the space rifle prop, how does he accurately measure the size of it?
He uses the measurements of a real space rifle
He "guesstimates" the size of it
He Googles it
He uses the actress' height in proportion to the prop
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How do budget calculations play into the production of TV shows?
They don't, actors/actresses work for free
Without a budget, there would be no show
Pledge dues
The government pays for them
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Did you like this presentation?
I learned a lot
It was amazing
Yes
It was a good try
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What was the most watched TV show in 2015?
The Big Bang Theory
Keeping Up With the Kardashians
NFL Sunday Night Football
The Walking Dead
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What are "above the line" costs in TV show production?
The cost of cast, producers, directors before filming begins
The cost of the set, location, cameras, or similar things
The cost of Cal Poly tuition
The cost of skipping your 8am math class
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What kind of calculus do TV shows use to determine the angle of reflection on a smooth surface?
Pre-calculus
Differential calculus
They wing it
Integral calculus
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What 2 things are "best friends" when creating a believable prop?
Make-up and hair
Width and height
Proportion and scale
Dr. Lana and mathematics
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In 2015, what was the most popular genre of TV show?
Sci-Fi
Music
Reality/Variety
Crime
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Name a TV show which has math in it.
All of the above
Dr. Who
Numb3rs
Bill Nye the Science Guy
