TV PRODUCTION 1 FINAL EXAM Review Flash Cards (3 of 3) #s 61-100 Review for 1617 TV1 Final Exam D. ROACH

61. Some soft news stories have no timeliness and can be broadcast any time there is room in the news program. These are called evergreen stories.

61. Some soft news stories have no timeliness and can be broadcast any time there is room in the news program. These are called evergreen stories. True

62. Most TV News scripts are formatted in 2 columns 62. Most TV News scripts are formatted in 2 columns. With the video instructions in the left column, and the audio and stage direction in the right column.

62. Most TV News scripts are formatted in 2 columns 62. Most TV News scripts are formatted in 2 columns. With the video instructions in the left column, and the audio and stage direction in the right column. True

63. Many stories may be newsworthy one day, but may not be newsworthy the next. This best illustrates which factor?

63. Many stories may be newsworthy one day, but may not be newsworthy the next. This best illustrates which factor? Timeliness

64. Tabloid media is considered more entertainment than news

64. Tabloid media is considered more entertainment than news True

65. _________news is characterized by seriousness and information viewers need to have immediately.

65. _________news is characterized by seriousness and information viewers need to have immediately. hard

66. If a traffic signal is out. this is probably NOT newsworthy 66. If a traffic signal is out... this is probably NOT newsworthy... if this traffic signal being out causes a 20 car pile-up, it could be newsworthy because of this factor...

66. If a traffic signal is out. this is probably NOT newsworthy 66. If a traffic signal is out... this is probably NOT newsworthy... if this traffic signal being out causes a 20 car pile-up, it could be newsworthy because of this factor... consequence

67. A story where the anchor speaks the audio while B-roll video is playing is called a

67. A story where the anchor speaks the audio while B-roll video is playing is called a VO

68. ights, riots, arguments, and wars, are all newsworthy because of...

68. ights, riots, arguments, and wars, are all newsworthy because of... Conflict

69. A “reader” story is introduced by an anchor and delivered by a reporter on location

69. A “reader” story is introduced by an anchor and delivered by a reporter on location False

70. Also called a sound bite.

70. Also called a sound bite. SOT

71. The ______________ is a document that presents the organization of stories, and sequence of a newscast in written form.

71. The ______________ is a document that presents the organization of stories, and sequence of a newscast in written form. rundown

72. A complete EDITED story that includes the intro, close, and outro is called a(n)

72. A complete EDITED story that includes the intro, close, and outro is called a(n) package

73. Generally speaking, news that happens close to you or your town is MORE newsworthy than the same news occurring far away. This factor is referred to as

73. Generally speaking, news that happens close to you or your town is MORE newsworthy than the same news occurring far away. This factor is referred to as proximity

74. Unscripted conversation by two anchors between stories is called

74. Unscripted conversation by two anchors between stories is called patter

75. The timeframe of a newscast can be lengthened to accommodate all newsworthy stories.

75. The timeframe of a newscast can be lengthened to accommodate all newsworthy stories. False

76. A(n) ___________ is the subject or geographic area that a reporter is assigned to regularly cover.

76. A(n) ___________ is the subject or geographic area that a reporter is assigned to regularly cover. beat

77. The exact length of time that a story must run during a program is called the

TRT (Total Running Time) 77. The exact length of time that a story must run during a program is called the TRT (Total Running Time)

78. The abbreviation OSG on a news script stands for “over the shoulder graphic” and alerts the camera person to move the anchor toward the side of the screen to make room for the graphic.

78. The abbreviation OSG on a news script stands for “over the shoulder graphic” and alerts the camera person to move the anchor toward the side of the screen to make room for the graphic. True

79. If an important person or personality is involved in a story, it could be newsworthy just for this reason...

79. If an important person or personality is involved in a story, it could be newsworthy just for this reason... prominence

80. The salutation at the end of a story is called an intro.

80. The salutation at the end of a story is called an intro. False

81. The "3 I's" of Newsworthiness are:

interest, impact, and immediacy 81. The "3 I's" of Newsworthiness are: interest, impact, and immediacy

82. Most news reporters are expected to cover at least 5 news stories a day.

82. Most news reporters are expected to cover at least 5 news stories a day. False

83. A story of someone overcoming great odds or exhibiting an amazing effort to achieve great things would qualify as a newsworthy event because of

83. A story of someone overcoming great odds or exhibiting an amazing effort to achieve great things would qualify as a newsworthy event because of achievement

84. A(n) ________ is a type of story in which the audience sees B-roll video and hears the anchor reading from the teleprompter, followed by footage of a comment from a principal player in the story.

84. A(n) ________ is a type of story in which the audience sees B-roll video and hears the anchor reading from the teleprompter, followed by footage of a comment from a principal player in the story. VO-SOT

85. Appropriate attire for on camera news talent is important, and should be professional “mainstream business” in nature.

85. Appropriate attire for on camera news talent is important, and should be professional “mainstream business” in nature. True

86. Two options true about the Source Monitor are: 1) You CANNOT prepare clips that will be added to a sequence, and 2) It does NOT contain INSERT and OVERWRITE buttons

86. Two options true about the Source Monitor are: 1) You CANNOT prepare clips that will be added to a sequence, and 2) It does NOT contain INSERT and OVERWRITE buttons False

87. The purpose of THIS shot is to give the viewer a general idea of the scene and location

87. The purpose of THIS shot is to give the viewer a general idea of the scene and location Extreme Long Shot

88. Of the following options, only QUICK CUT is NOT a stage of video sequence development. (First Cut, Rough Cut, Final Cut, & Quick Cut.)

88. Of the following options, only QUICK CUT is NOT a stage of video sequence development. (First Cut, Rough Cut, Final Cut, & Quick Cut.) True

89. PROJECT MANAGER is an Adobe feature that can help facilitate an efficient workflow by REDUCING the STORAGE NEEDS of a project, and CONSOLIDATING the files associated with a project.

89. PROJECT MANAGER is an Adobe feature that can help facilitate an efficient workflow by REDUCING the STORAGE NEEDS of a project, and CONSOLIDATING the files associated with a project. True

90. B-roll can be described as

90. B-roll can be described as Footage “tied” to a narration, but does NOT involve either an on-camera talent, or an interview face on the screen

91. A good method for managing the entire process of writing a news story is to: Find the Story, Identify the Angle, Research, Log Video, Write the Script, & Edit the Story.

91. A good method for managing the entire process of writing a news story is to: Find the Story, Identify the Angle, Research, Log Video, Write the Script, & Edit the Story. True

92. Everything spoken by the reporter in a package is the

92. Everything spoken by the reporter in a package is the reporter track

93. The approach or point of view used to tell a story is the

93. The approach or point of view used to tell a story is the Angle

94. A(n) __________lead begins a story abruptly, with facts, and using a straightforward action verb, and does not waste words.

94. A(n) __________lead begins a story abruptly, with facts, and using a straightforward action verb, and does not waste words. hard

95. In scriptwriting, INFORMAL language is used to write the way people speak. This is called

95. In scriptwriting, INFORMAL language is used to write the way people speak. This is called writing for the ear

96. The term “Big A” comments refers to “big answer” comments made by interviewees and are usually used as sound bites.

96. The term “Big A” comments refers to “big answer” comments made by interviewees and are usually used as sound bites. True

97. “Big A” comments are usually used as part of the reporter’s track.

97. “Big A” comments are usually used as part of the reporter’s track. False

98. Giving credit for the source of information in a story is called

98. Giving credit for the source of information in a story is called attribution

99. As a reporter, it is acceptable to offer your own opinion on the topic of the story you are reporting

99. As a reporter, it is acceptable to offer your own opinion on the topic of the story you are reporting False

100. The ending of a story is called the

100. The ending of a story is called the close