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Lights – Reading Your Lighting Environment Quiz
1.
What frame rate is considered cinematic and what is standard broadcast?
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24fps is cinematic and 30fps is standard broadcast
12fps is cinematic and 24fps is standard broadcast
60fps is cinematic and 120fps is standard broadcast
30fps is cinematic and 60fps is standard broadcast
2.
What does the course mean when it says Scenario 3 crosses the real show threshold?
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It means the podcast can be broadcast on television
It means the equipment qualifies for professional insurance coverage
The combination of adjustable depth of field and proper framing and quality audio produces noticeably professional production value
It means the host must follow a formal script
3.
The course emphasizes mastering Scenario 1 fundamentals even if a student owns professional equipment because troubleshooting and environmental control skills transfer to every higher scenario.
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True
False
4.
A student has $75 to improve their smartphone recording setup. What single purchase do you recommend?
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A smartphone gimbal for stabilization
A portable LED light panel
A green screen backdrop
An external microphone because audio quality matters more than video quality for podcast success
5.
At what scenario level does background blur become achievable in-camera?
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Scenario 3 Intermediate where a dedicated camera with adjustable aperture allows depth of field control
Scenario 2 with an external lens attachment
Scenario 5 Full Professional only
Scenario 1 with any smartphone
6.
How far from the speaker should a table microphone be placed?
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3 to 4 feet
As close as possible without touching their face
12 to 18 inches
2 to 4 inches
7.
Where should a lavalier microphone be clipped on a subject?
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Clipped to the top of the ear
On the collar directly under the chin
On the waistband near the hip
6 to 8 inches below the chin and centered on the chest
8.
What is the single most impactful upgrade from Scenario 1 to Scenario 2?
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A better smartphone with a higher resolution camera
A ring light for consistent lighting
A tripod for stable footage
An external microphone because audio quality is the highest-impact upgrade
9.
What is the approximate budget range for the Intermediate Setup at Scenario 3?
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$5000 to $10000
Under $100
$100 to $300
$500 to $2000
10.
What are the five equipment scenarios covered in this course from simplest to most advanced?
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Smartphone Essentials then Budget Upgrade then Intermediate then Advanced then Full Professional Production
Laptop Webcam then Tablet then DSLR then Cinema Camera then Film Studio
Audio Only then Audio Video then Multi-Camera then Live Stream then Broadcast
Phone then GoPro then Camcorder then Mirrorless then RED Camera
11.
You have a window on the left wall and a warm desk lamp on the right. Is this setup usable for recording?
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No because natural light should never be used for recording
Yes as long as you turn both to maximum brightness
Not ideal because it creates mixed color temperatures so either close the blinds and use matched lights or turn off the lamp and use the window with a bounce
Yes because two light sources are always better than one
12.
According to Vilmos Zsigmond, what is the best way to know when there is good lighting?
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When you can see every detail in the background
When you do not notice it because the subject looks natural and clear
When the subject comments on how bright it is
When the light meter reads exactly zero
13.
A colleague’s recording shows the subject with a green cast and deep eye shadows. What are the two problems?
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The white balance is set to outdoor and the subject is too far away
Overhead fluorescent lights are causing both the green color cast and the eye socket shadows
The fill light is too bright and the key light is too low
The camera sensor is damaged and the lens is dirty
14.
You only have one light. How do you create fill on the opposite side?
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Use a dark blanket to absorb extra light
Turn on all the overhead room lights
Point the light directly at the subject from the front
Use a white poster board or foam core on the opposite side to bounce light back as fill
15.
Your subject appears as a dark silhouette on camera. What is the likely cause and fix?
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The lens cap is partially on so remove it completely
The camera battery is low so you should charge it
A bright window is behind the subject so rotate them 90 degrees to the window or close the blinds
The subject is wearing dark clothing so ask them to change
16.
What is color temperature and why does mixing temperatures cause problems?
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Color temperature is the warmth or coolness of light measured in Kelvin and mixing creates split-color casts on the subject
Color temperature is the heat output of a bulb and mixing causes equipment damage
Color temperature is the color of the studio walls and mixing makes editing harder
Color temperature is the brightness of a light and mixing causes audio interference
17.
What is the purpose of the Hand Test?
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To check whether the microphone is picking up hand movements
To determine the optimal direction for your key light by observing where your hand appears most evenly illuminated
To measure the distance between the subject and camera
To test whether the background is in focus
18.
Where should the key light be positioned relative to the subject?
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Behind the subject at eye level
Directly in front of the subject at chest height
Directly above the subject pointing down
At 45 degrees to one side and slightly above eye level
19.
What are the three lights in a standard three-point lighting setup?
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Spot light and flood light and ambient light
Top light and side light and bottom light
Main light and bounce light and accent light
Key light and fill light and back light
20.
What does it mean when you see harsh shadows under a subject’s eyes during the Face Check?
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The subject is too close to the camera
The fill light is too bright
The light source is coming from directly above
The camera white balance is wrong
21.
If your recording space only allows 3 feet between the subject and wall, what could you do to maximize the depth effect?
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Cancel the recording and reschedule
Use the widest aperture available and add a back light for rim separation
Zoom out as far as possible to capture the entire room
Move to a completely different building
22.
A wall-adjacent recording is easy to fix in post-production by adding blur and adjusting shadows after the fact.
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True
False
23.
You compare two photos: one with the subject against a wall and one with 5 feet of space behind them. Which difference would you expect to see?
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The wall photo will have more professional lighting
The spaced photo will show more dimension with a softer background and the subject will appear to pop
Both photos will look identical
The wall photo will have better audio quality
24.
You walk into a room and your subject is seated directly against a bookshelf. What is the first adjustment you make?
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Rearrange the books on the shelf for visual interest
Move the subject forward at least 4 to 6 feet away from the bookshelf
Change the camera lens
Turn off all the lights and start over
25.
What is separation in the context of video production?
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The visual distinction between a subject and the background achieved through distance or lighting or focus differences
The physical distance between two cameras
The gap between audio tracks in editing
The time between recording sessions
26.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of having space between your subject and the background?
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Louder audio recording
Background blur
Shadow management
Backlighting and separation
27.
Placing a subject against a wall limits your production options because it eliminates space for backlighting and creates flat images with visible wall imperfections.
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True
False
28.
What is the minimum recommended distance between a subject and the wall behind them?
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10 to 12 feet
2 to 3 feet
1 to 2 feet
4 to 6 feet
29.
What is the term for the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp?
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Aperture range
Focal length
Shutter distance
Depth of field