Television Production Exam Questions
and Answers
Director - Answer- 1. Creative and aesthetic brain, calling the shots of production
2. Final interpreter of the script
3. Pre-works with producer on script, location scouting, casting, set design and
construction, meeting deadlines, shooting script
AD (Associate Director)
AD (Assistant Director) - Answer- 1. Duties depend on the needs of the director and
established working relationship
2. Timing is primary responsibility
3. Take notes during rehearsals and discuss with directors
Stage Manager or Floor Director - Answer- 1. The director's eyes and ears in the studio
2. During production, the director and AD give direction from the control room that you
relay to crew and talent
3. Briefing talent on blocking, hand signals, place props in proper positions, and
distributing scripts
4. Supervise staging and studio setups
5. Distribute shot sheets to camera operators
Camera Operator - Answer- 1. Frame and compose shots based on director instruction
2. Understand operation of camera and needs of the production
3. Works to maintain efficiency, image steadiness, and focus
During Rehearsal: time to practice and perfect your shots
Production: shoot as if you are live the entire time
After Production: make sure camera is stored away in the same condition as it was
found
Prompter Operator - Answer- Prompter: a mirror in front of the camera lens that shows
script on screen for talent to read/perform from, generally for news and PSA'S
1. Operator must follow the speed of talent and adjust accordingly based on
performance
2. Before: check for typos and alert director if anything has to be adjusted
Lighting Director - Answer- 1. In charge of light placement and position
2. work with director on given look of the production
3. Execute any needed lighting effects during production
and Answers
Director - Answer- 1. Creative and aesthetic brain, calling the shots of production
2. Final interpreter of the script
3. Pre-works with producer on script, location scouting, casting, set design and
construction, meeting deadlines, shooting script
AD (Associate Director)
AD (Assistant Director) - Answer- 1. Duties depend on the needs of the director and
established working relationship
2. Timing is primary responsibility
3. Take notes during rehearsals and discuss with directors
Stage Manager or Floor Director - Answer- 1. The director's eyes and ears in the studio
2. During production, the director and AD give direction from the control room that you
relay to crew and talent
3. Briefing talent on blocking, hand signals, place props in proper positions, and
distributing scripts
4. Supervise staging and studio setups
5. Distribute shot sheets to camera operators
Camera Operator - Answer- 1. Frame and compose shots based on director instruction
2. Understand operation of camera and needs of the production
3. Works to maintain efficiency, image steadiness, and focus
During Rehearsal: time to practice and perfect your shots
Production: shoot as if you are live the entire time
After Production: make sure camera is stored away in the same condition as it was
found
Prompter Operator - Answer- Prompter: a mirror in front of the camera lens that shows
script on screen for talent to read/perform from, generally for news and PSA'S
1. Operator must follow the speed of talent and adjust accordingly based on
performance
2. Before: check for typos and alert director if anything has to be adjusted
Lighting Director - Answer- 1. In charge of light placement and position
2. work with director on given look of the production
3. Execute any needed lighting effects during production
