Broadcast Video NOCTI Study Guide
JOBS & STUDIO PRODUCTION
Production Assistant(PA) - Answer- An entry-level position. For many it is their first
industry job.
Talent - Answer- the name for anything performing or appearing in front of the camera.
Technical Director - Answer- operates the SWITCHER during a studio production.
The SWITCHER or Vision Mixer - Answer- is a device used to select between several
different video sources and in some cases compositing video sources together to create
special effects. Operated by the Technical Director.
Bus - Answer- The main concept of a professional SWITCHER or vision mixer is the
___, basically a row of buttons with each button representing a video source.
Videotape operator - Answer- If the recording device is tape, a _________ ________
will operate the record/playback option during the production.
Ratings - Answer- measured in *SHARES*. Ratings are a tally of *HOW MANY* people
are watching a given program.
Demographics - Answer- are a measure of what *type* of people are watching. (RACE,
AGE, GENDER ETC.)
Primetime - Answer- between 8pm and 11pm. This is the time when *most people* are
at home and *watching*. For this reason, the most successful shows are broadcast at
this time, and the most advertising dollars can be charged.
Commercials - Answer- generate income for the broadcaster, to pay the cost of
producing or acquiring the program.
Focus Groups - Answer- These groups of people meet to screen a show and discuss
likes and dislikes.
Concept - Answer- The initial idea for the show. Is it a reality show? A documentary? A
narrative? A crime drama? A sitcom?
JOBS & STUDIO PRODUCTION
Production Assistant(PA) - Answer- An entry-level position. For many it is their first
industry job.
Talent - Answer- the name for anything performing or appearing in front of the camera.
Technical Director - Answer- operates the SWITCHER during a studio production.
The SWITCHER or Vision Mixer - Answer- is a device used to select between several
different video sources and in some cases compositing video sources together to create
special effects. Operated by the Technical Director.
Bus - Answer- The main concept of a professional SWITCHER or vision mixer is the
___, basically a row of buttons with each button representing a video source.
Videotape operator - Answer- If the recording device is tape, a _________ ________
will operate the record/playback option during the production.
Ratings - Answer- measured in *SHARES*. Ratings are a tally of *HOW MANY* people
are watching a given program.
Demographics - Answer- are a measure of what *type* of people are watching. (RACE,
AGE, GENDER ETC.)
Primetime - Answer- between 8pm and 11pm. This is the time when *most people* are
at home and *watching*. For this reason, the most successful shows are broadcast at
this time, and the most advertising dollars can be charged.
Commercials - Answer- generate income for the broadcaster, to pay the cost of
producing or acquiring the program.
Focus Groups - Answer- These groups of people meet to screen a show and discuss
likes and dislikes.
Concept - Answer- The initial idea for the show. Is it a reality show? A documentary? A
narrative? A crime drama? A sitcom?
