Question 1

A __________shot is when the camera is positioned lower than the subject

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low-angle

Question 2

Any background that is supported by hanging on a wall, a lighting grid, or another overhead support is referred to as a ____________

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anging unit

Question 3

__________are used to elevate the talent or set

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Platforms

Question 4

Rugs, wood, rubber tiles, and paint can be used on a set as ________

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The answer of Rugs, wood, rubber tiles, and paint can...

Question 5

The furniture on a set, including news desks, chairs, couches, and tables are the ________

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The answer of The furniture on a set, including news...

Question 6

__________are set decorations that can establish the mood and style of the production. They can include fireplaces, lamps, plants, pictures, or draperies

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The answer of __________are set decorations that can establish the...

Question 7

__________are items that are touched and handled by the talent during the production. These could include a pen, dishes, a cell phone, or silverware

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The answer of __________are items that are touched and handled...

Question 8

Objects positioned in the foreground of a shot can give a scene a sense of

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Objects positioned in the foreground can give a sense of depth by creating layers within the shot. This can make the scene feel more three-dimensional and immersive.

Question 9

A pure black background is also known as a

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A "cameo" refers to a pure black background in photography or film, where the subject is well-lit and the background is completely dark, creating a silhouette effect.

Question 10

When a specific color background (blue or green) can be replaced with another image source the effect is called a __________

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The answer of When a specific color background (blue or...

Question 11

A set that is built into a studio for regular use is a ______________ set

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A permanent set is built into a studio for regular use.

Question 12

By choosing which parts of a location or background to show an audience, a television director ___________ reality

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By choosing which parts of a location or background to show, a director is applying their own interpretation of reality to the situation.

Question 13

Television backgrounds consist of

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The answer of Television backgrounds consist of
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Question 14

Effective sets, regardless of cost, produces the desired illusions when they

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The most important aspect of an effective set for producing illusions is its ability to appear to be the real thing. Cost and frequency of use or ease of set up are secondary considerations. Making a set into a permanent installation may help it appear more realistic, but it is not necessary for it to be effective.

Question 15

A ______set is computer generated into a scene

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Question 16

A_______ is a general purpose, detail-less background

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Question 17

A background that is plain white is called a _______ background

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A plain white background without any other elements is often referred to as a "limbo" background. This is because it creates the illusion of an object or person floating in a white void, similar to the concept of limbo in various religions.

Question 18

Stage props, platforms, hanging units, and set dressings are all examples of -------------------------------

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Question 19

Why is chroma-keying used in video production?

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The answer of Why is chroma-keying used in video production?...

Question 20

What is a virtual set?

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The answer of What is a virtual set?...

Quiz 13: The Background