CMS Audio and Video Production Flashcards
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What is 'B-roll' footage in video production?
Answer: Supplemental footage used to cut away from the primary shot
B-roll is supplemental footage intercut with the main shot to add context, visual interest, or to cover edits.
Which microphone pattern is best suited for capturing a single speaker in a noisy environment?
Answer: Supercardioid
A supercardioid pattern has a narrower pickup angle than cardioid, providing better off-axis noise rejection in noisy environments.
What does '4K' resolution refer to in video production?
Answer: Approximately 4,000 pixels of horizontal resolution
4K refers to a horizontal resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels, with the common UHD standard being 3,840 × 2,160 pixels.
What is 'color grading' in post-production video work?
Answer: The creative process of adjusting and enhancing color to achieve a specific look or mood
Color grading is a creative post-production process that manipulates color, contrast, and tone to establish a specific visual style or mood.
Which audio recording technique captures sound from two microphones placed at 90 degrees to each other for stereo recording?
Answer: X/Y coincident pair
The X/Y coincident pair technique uses two cardioid microphones positioned at 90 degrees, capturing a natural stereo image from a single point.
What is the purpose of a 'LUT' (Look-Up Table) in video post-production?
Answer: To map input color values to specific output color values for grading or conversion
A LUT maps input color values to predetermined output values, enabling consistent color grading, log-to-display conversion, or creative looks.