Cameracraft – End of Module Quiz – Institute of Videography

1. Your director asks you for an “MCU” of a person in frame. How do you think they want the shot framed?

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Your director asks you for an “MCU” of a person in frame. How do you think they want the shot framed?

A shot that cuts between the waist and nipples.
A very big close up of the eye-line.
A shot that cuts above the nipples.
A shot that cuts below the waist.

2. In relation to framing and the “Rule of Thirds”, which TWO of the following statements are true?

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In relation to framing and the “Rule of Thirds”, which TWO of the following statements are true?

When filming people their eyes should be aligned with the bottom "Thirds" line.
When filming landscapes, you should only ever use the bottom 'Thirds' line to line up the horizon.
When filming landscapes, either the top or bottom 'Thirds' line should be used to line up the horizon.
When filming people their eyes should be aligned with the top "Thirds" line.
When filming landscapes, you should only ever use the top 'Thirds' line to line up the horizon.

3. If you were asked to “Pull Focus” which one of the following describes a method of achieving this?

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If you were asked to “Pull Focus” which one of the following describes a method of achieving this?

Using a long focal length and shallow Depth of Field, adjust the focus from an item in the background to an item in the foreground.
Using a long focal length and shallow Depth of Field, adjust the focus from an item in the foreground to an item in the background.
Using a short focal length and shallow Depth of Field, adjust the focus from an item in the foreground to an item in the background.

4. When considering the “Rule of Thirds” of framing, how many parts should you divide the screen into?

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When considering the “Rule of Thirds” of framing, how many parts should you divide the screen into?

9
6
3
27

5. You are shooting in a dimly lit disco and having difficulty seeing things clearly enough to focus manually. You do not want your pictures to be soft or grainy, but want your pictures to give a true record of the atmosphere and light levels. What should you do?

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You are shooting in a dimly lit disco and having difficulty seeing things clearly enough to focus manually. You do not want your pictures to be soft or grainy, but want your pictures to give a true record of the atmosphere and light levels. What should you do?

Switch to auto focus if your camera has this facility.
Add the maximum gain available on your camera.
Use mainly shots with a short focal length and setting the focus at 3 metres and keeping your subject at this distance from the lens.
Use the viewfinder brightness control to enable you to see more clearly.

6. Like the Skin Tone setting, Gamma settings will have an effect on the tonal qualities of your picture.

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Like the Skin Tone setting, Gamma settings will have an effect on the tonal qualities of your picture.

TRUE
FALSE

7. Of the following practices, which offers the best means of obtaining accurate focus?

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Of the following practices, which offers the best means of obtaining accurate focus?

Step 1 - Switch the camera to auto-focus and leave it in that position for all filming conditions
Step 1 - Switch the focus to manual mode Step 2 - Zoom out fully Step 3 - Adjust the focus so that the camera is producing a sharp image Step 4 - Readjust the zoom as needed to frame and compose the shot
Step 1 - Zoom in fully Step 2 - Switch the camera to auto-focus Step 3 - Readjust the zoom as needed to frame and compose the shot
Step 1 - Switch the focus to manual mode Step 2 - Zoom in fully Step 3 - Adjust the focus so that the camera is producing a sharp image Step 4 - Readjust the zoom as needed to frame and compose the shot

8. To double the amount of light passing through the camera lens, how many f-stops would you need to open the iris by?

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To double the amount of light passing through the camera lens, how many f-stops would you need to open the iris by?

1
4
2

9. Which of the following statements is true?

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Which of the following statements is true?

The Zebra Pattern function is a special effect which adds stripes to the picture.
The Zebra Pattern function provides an aid to obtaining correct exposure.
Engaging the Zebra Pattern function switches the camera into auto-exposure mode.

10. Which TWO of the following have the greatest effect on depth of field?

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Which TWO of the following have the greatest effect on depth of field?

The image sensor size
Colour temperature
Weight of the camera
Iris aperture (f-stop)
Hyperfocal distance

11. The process of fully converting a 16:9 image down to fit a 4:3 display is called…

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The process of fully converting a 16:9 image down to fit a 4:3 display is called…

Letterboxing
Pillar-boxing
Pillar-wrestling

12. When considering the Focal Length of a zoom lens, which one of the following statements is true?

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When considering the Focal Length of a zoom lens, which one of the following statements is true?

The shorter the focal length, the greater the amount of light is needed to produce a sufficiently exposed picture.
The longer the focal length, the smaller the amount of light is needed to produce a sufficiently exposed picture.
The longer the focal length, the greater the amount of light is needed to produce a sufficiently exposed picture.

13. An effects shot, where the camera is placed at an obvious angle to the subject’s level plane, is commonly referred to as:

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An effects shot, where the camera is placed at an obvious angle to the subject’s level plane, is commonly referred to as:

A Dutch Tilt
A Tilting Frenchman
A Lean
A French Tilt

14. When using more than one camera to film an event or scene, what does the term “ISO feeds” mean?

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When using more than one camera to film an event or scene, what does the term “ISO feeds” mean?

When the output from each camera is not recorded.
When the output from each camera is recorded separately so that they can be mixed later in post production.
When the output from each camera is combined through a vision mixer and the resultant live-mix is the only recording.

15. “Having set your camera’s timecode to ‘Free Run’ and synchronised it with the other cameras on the same shoot, you would normally expect all other cameras to have their timecode switched to ‘Free Run’ as opposed to ‘Record Run’ to aid in the editing process.” is locked Having set your camera’s timecode to ‘Free Run’ and synchronised it with the other cameras on the same shoot, you would normally expect all other cameras to have their timecode switched to ‘Free Run’ as opposed to ‘Record Run’ to aid in the editing process.

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“Having set your camera’s timecode to ‘Free Run’ and synchronised it with the other cameras on the same shoot, you would normally expect all other cameras to have their timecode switched to ‘Free Run’ as opposed to ‘Record Run’ to aid in the editing process.” is locked
Having set your camera’s timecode to ‘Free Run’ and synchronised it with the other cameras on the same shoot, you would normally expect all other cameras to have their timecode switched to ‘Free Run’ as opposed to ‘Record Run’ to aid in the editing process.

TRUE
FALSE

16. Which one of the following statements is true?

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Which one of the following statements is true?

Hyperfocal Distance is the distance beyond which all objects are out of focus when a lens focus is set at infinity.
Hyperfocal Distance is the point at which a camera cannot focus on close-up objects.
Hyperfocal Distance is the distance beyond which all objects are acceptably sharp when a lens focus is set at infinity.
Hyperfocal Distance is the distance beyond which all objects are acceptably sharp when a lens focus is set at macro.

17. ‘Depth of Field’ is:

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‘Depth of Field’ is:

The portion of the picture between the lens and infinity which is in focus.
The distance between the lens and the CCD.
The maximum focusing distance of the lens.

18. Increasing the shutter speed on your camera will increase the depth of field making it easier to track fast moving objects.

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Increasing the shutter speed on your camera will increase the depth of field making it easier to track fast moving objects.

TRUE
FALSE

19. When filming sports events such as football, the “Line of Action” runs between the opposing goal posts.

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When filming sports events such as football, the “Line of Action” runs between the opposing goal posts.

True
False

20. What is the maximum length that a standard composite video cable should be restricted to before signal amplification is required?

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What is the maximum length that a standard composite video cable should be restricted to before signal amplification is required?

200 metres
10 metres
25 metres
100 metres
50 metres

21. Your camera has a black stretch/compress facility. What will this enable you to do?

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Your camera has a black stretch/compress facility. What will this enable you to do?

Enable more/less detail to be seen in the darker tones without affecting the highlights.
Brighten highlights in the picture and allow more/less detail to be seen in the darker tones.
Brighten/darken the picture in high contrast areas.

22. You are producing a multi-camera shoot of a school play taking place indoors during the evening using available tungsten lighting. You do not have central vision control facilities for the cameras and are relying on each camera operator to adjust their own camera controls. To ensure the cameras stay as closely colour matched as possible to each other for the recording you should:

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You are producing a multi-camera shoot of a school play taking place indoors during the evening using available tungsten lighting. You do not have central vision control facilities for the cameras and are relying on each camera operator to adjust their own camera controls. To ensure the cameras stay as closely colour matched as possible to each other for the recording you should:

Set each camera to a pre-set 3200K white balance.
Set each camera to Auto White Tracing.
Switch off Auto White Tracing and manually white balance every camera on the same piece of white card under normal 'white' stage lighting conditions.
Manually white balance every camera on the same piece of white card under normal 'white' stage lighting conditions and then switch to Auto White Tracing.

23. Almost every scene will have what is called a

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Almost every scene will have what is called a

The "Line of Action" is essentially the direction of action between subjects or objects in the frame.
The "Line of Action" is the narration spoken by a person within a scene.
The "Line of Action" is the direction someone is going to walk in at the end of a scene.

24. You are shooting some footage for a client in 16:9 aspect ratio and are requested to ‘shoot and protect’. What does this mean?

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You are shooting some footage for a client in 16:9 aspect ratio and are requested to ‘shoot and protect’. What does this mean?

Keep all essential information within a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Take the record tab out of the tape after you have finished recording.
Be aware of the health and safety restrictions for any particular shot.
Keep your shot tight so as not include any unwanted material.
Keep all essential information within a 16:9 aspect ratio.

25. Selecting ‘skin tone’ control allows you to increase/decrease the tonal range specific to skin colours.

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Selecting ‘skin tone’ control allows you to increase/decrease the tonal range specific to skin colours.

FALSE
TRUE

26. In a Crabbing Shot, which of the following acurately describes the movement of the camera?

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In a Crabbing Shot, which of the following acurately describes the movement of the camera?

The camera rotates about the tripod head in the horizontal plane.
The camera moves into or away from the subject.
The camera moves but the direction of the shot remains perpendicular to the subject.
The camera rotates at the tripod head in the vertical plane.

27. When using more than one camera or filming position to film interaction between characters in an interview or dramatic scene, what does the term “Matching Shots” refer to?

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When using more than one camera or filming position to film interaction between characters in an interview or dramatic scene, what does the term “Matching Shots” refer to?

Using the same focal length of lens and shot size on adjoining shots.
Ensuring the characters are wearing the same clothes as each other.
Using differing focal length of lenses and shot sizes on adjoining shots.

28. A “Burnt-In Timecode” copy is commonly used for…

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A “Burnt-In Timecode” copy is commonly used for…

Providing customers with a preview copy of footage so they can accurately identify and comment on specific frames or time ranges.
Providing broacasters with a master copy for transmission.
Providing customers with a master copy of your footage.

29. In relation to f-stops, which TWO of the following statements are true?

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In relation to f-stops, which TWO of the following statements are true?

f8 = 1/8th the size of the focal length of the lens.
f16 = 1/16th the size of the focal length of the lens.
f8 = 1/16th the size of the focal length of the lens.
f16 = 1/8th the size of the focal length of the lens.

30. The director calls for a ‘mid shot’ of an actor during a stage play. You should:

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The director calls for a ‘mid shot’ of an actor during a stage play. You should:

Frame the whole actor centrally in the frame.
Cut off the shot just above the ankles.
Cut off the actor just below the chest (nipple height).
Cut off the shot just below the knees.
Cut off the actor just below the waist.

31. On cameras with detachable lenses, what would be the result if your “Back Focus” was incorrectly adjusted?

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On cameras with detachable lenses, what would be the result if your “Back Focus” was incorrectly adjusted?

The framing will not remain constant throughout the zoom range of the lens.
The exposure will not remain constant throughout the zoom range of the lens.
The focus will not remain constant throughout the zoom range of the lens.

32. Care should be taken when using artificial gain because…

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Care should be taken when using artificial gain because…

...it will result in incorrect colour balance.
...it might result in noise or grain being added to the picture.
...it might result in the camera"s imaging device to become damaged.

33. In relation to picture ratio, which one of the following statements is true?

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In relation to picture ratio, which one of the following statements is true?

When filming in a High Definition format, cameras produce 16:9 ratio images only.
When filming in a High Definition format, cameras can produce both 4:3 and 16:9 ratio images
When filming in a High Definition format, cameras produce 4:3 ratio images only.

34. In relation to camera angles, which one of the following statements is true?

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In relation to camera angles, which one of the following statements is true?

Any shot giving the impression of looking down on the subject is a "High Angle" shot.
Any shot giving the impression of looking up to the subject is a "High Angle" shot.
Any shot giving the impression of looking down on the subject is a "Low Angle" shot.

35. Cameras are rated by their ‘Lux’ rate. This is used as a measure of light intensity according to human perception of brightness.

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Cameras are rated by their ‘Lux’ rate. This is used as a measure of light intensity according to human perception of brightness.

FALSE
TRUE

1. Your director asks you for an “MCU” of a person in frame. How do you think they want the shot framed?

2. In relation to framing and the “Rule of Thirds”, which TWO of the following statements are true?

3. If you were asked to “Pull Focus” which one of the following describes a method of achieving this?

4. When considering the “Rule of Thirds” of framing, how many parts should you divide the screen into?

5. You are shooting in a dimly lit disco and having difficulty seeing things clearly enough to focus manually. You do not want your pictures to be soft or grainy, but want your pictures to give a true record of the atmosphere and light levels. What should you do?

6. Like the Skin Tone setting, Gamma settings will have an effect on the tonal qualities of your picture.

7. Of the following practices, which offers the best means of obtaining accurate focus?

8. To double the amount of light passing through the camera lens, how many f-stops would you need to open the iris by?

9. Which of the following statements is true?

10. Which TWO of the following have the greatest effect on depth of field?

11. The process of fully converting a 16:9 image down to fit a 4:3 display is called…

12. When considering the Focal Length of a zoom lens, which one of the following statements is true?

13. An effects shot, where the camera is placed at an obvious angle to the subject’s level plane, is commonly referred to as:

14. When using more than one camera to film an event or scene, what does the term “ISO feeds” mean?

16. Which one of the following statements is true?

17. ‘Depth of Field’ is:

18. Increasing the shutter speed on your camera will increase the depth of field making it easier to track fast moving objects.

19. When filming sports events such as football, the “Line of Action” runs between the opposing goal posts.

20. What is the maximum length that a standard composite video cable should be restricted to before signal amplification is required?

21. Your camera has a black stretch/compress facility. What will this enable you to do?

23. Almost every scene will have what is called a

24. You are shooting some footage for a client in 16:9 aspect ratio and are requested to ‘shoot and protect’. What does this mean?

25. Selecting ‘skin tone’ control allows you to increase/decrease the tonal range specific to skin colours.

26. In a Crabbing Shot, which of the following acurately describes the movement of the camera?

27. When using more than one camera or filming position to film interaction between characters in an interview or dramatic scene, what does the term “Matching Shots” refer to?

28. A “Burnt-In Timecode” copy is commonly used for…

29. In relation to f-stops, which TWO of the following statements are true?

30. The director calls for a ‘mid shot’ of an actor during a stage play. You should:

31. On cameras with detachable lenses, what would be the result if your “Back Focus” was incorrectly adjusted?

32. Care should be taken when using artificial gain because…

33. In relation to picture ratio, which one of the following statements is true?

34. In relation to camera angles, which one of the following statements is true?

35. Cameras are rated by their ‘Lux’ rate. This is used as a measure of light intensity according to human perception of brightness.

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Cameracraft – End of Module Quiz Quiz

1. Your director asks you for an “MCU” of a person in frame. How do you think they want the shot framed?

2. In relation to framing and the “Rule of Thirds”, which TWO of the following statements are true?

3. If you were asked to “Pull Focus” which one of the following describes a method of achieving this?

4. When considering the “Rule of Thirds” of framing, how many parts should you divide the screen into?

5. You are shooting in a dimly lit disco and having difficulty seeing things clearly enough to focus manually. You do not want your pictures to be soft or grainy, but want your pictures to give a true record of the atmosphere and light levels. What should you do?

6. Like the Skin Tone setting, Gamma settings will have an effect on the tonal qualities of your picture.

7. Of the following practices, which offers the best means of obtaining accurate focus?

8. To double the amount of light passing through the camera lens, how many f-stops would you need to open the iris by?

9. Which of the following statements is true?

10. Which TWO of the following have the greatest effect on depth of field?

11. The process of fully converting a 16:9 image down to fit a 4:3 display is called…

12. When considering the Focal Length of a zoom lens, which one of the following statements is true?

13. An effects shot, where the camera is placed at an obvious angle to the subject’s level plane, is commonly referred to as:

14. When using more than one camera to film an event or scene, what does the term “ISO feeds” mean?

16. Which one of the following statements is true?

17. ‘Depth of Field’ is:

18. Increasing the shutter speed on your camera will increase the depth of field making it easier to track fast moving objects.

19. When filming sports events such as football, the “Line of Action” runs between the opposing goal posts.

20. What is the maximum length that a standard composite video cable should be restricted to before signal amplification is required?

21. Your camera has a black stretch/compress facility. What will this enable you to do?

23. Almost every scene will have what is called a

24. You are shooting some footage for a client in 16:9 aspect ratio and are requested to ‘shoot and protect’. What does this mean?

25. Selecting ‘skin tone’ control allows you to increase/decrease the tonal range specific to skin colours.

26. In a Crabbing Shot, which of the following acurately describes the movement of the camera?

27. When using more than one camera or filming position to film interaction between characters in an interview or dramatic scene, what does the term “Matching Shots” refer to?

28. A “Burnt-In Timecode” copy is commonly used for…

29. In relation to f-stops, which TWO of the following statements are true?

30. The director calls for a ‘mid shot’ of an actor during a stage play. You should:

31. On cameras with detachable lenses, what would be the result if your “Back Focus” was incorrectly adjusted?

32. Care should be taken when using artificial gain because…

33. In relation to picture ratio, which one of the following statements is true?

34. In relation to camera angles, which one of the following statements is true?

35. Cameras are rated by their ‘Lux’ rate. This is used as a measure of light intensity according to human perception of brightness.

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