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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

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

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

8. 64. Tabloid media is considered more entertainment than news

9. 64. Tabloid media is considered more entertainment than news
True

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

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

12. 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...

13. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. 70. Also called a sound bite.

21. 70. Also called a sound bite.
SOT

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

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

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

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

26. 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

27. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

35. 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)

36. 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.

37. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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.

49. 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

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

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

52. 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

53. 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

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

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

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

57. 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

58. 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.

59. 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

60. 90. B-roll can be described as

61. 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

62. 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.

63. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

80. 100. The ending of a story is called the

81. 100. The ending of a story is called the
close