CBT Studio Operations & Production Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a production switcher (vision mixer) in a broadcast studio?
Answer: To select and transition between multiple video sources for on-air output
A production switcher allows the technical director to select, mix, and transition between multiple camera and source inputs, producing the final composite program output.
What does 'tally' refer to in a broadcast studio environment?
Answer: An indicator light that shows which camera is currently on-air or in preview
A tally system illuminates red lights on cameras and in viewfinders to indicate a source is live on-air, and often a green or amber light to indicate it is selected in preview.
What is the function of interruptible foldback (IFB) in broadcast production?
Answer: A return audio feed allowing directors to communicate privately with on-air talent
IFB delivers program audio plus a director or producer's voice cue to a talent's earpiece, enabling real-time communication without interrupting the on-air broadcast.
What is the purpose of a studio floor manager during a live broadcast?
Answer: To relay director's cues to talent and manage studio floor activity
The floor manager acts as the director's representative on the studio floor, relaying cues, countdowns, and instructions to talent and crew who cannot hear the control room intercom.
What does 'headroom' mean when composing a camera shot for broadcast?
Answer: The space left between the top of a subject's head and the upper frame edge
Headroom in shot composition refers to the deliberate space between the top of a subject's head and the top of the video frame, following standard broadcast framing conventions.
In a broadcast studio, what is a 'hot mic' situation?
Answer: A microphone that is open and transmitting audio to the broadcast chain without the talent's awareness
A hot mic is an active, open microphone that is live in the signal chain, potentially capturing and broadcasting audio the talent does not intend to be heard.