M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016
Second Semester
Journalism and Mass Communication
VIDEO PRODUCTION — THEORY
(2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define: Video.
2. Who is a producer?
3. Define a Shot.
4. What is a Documentary?
5. What is an Edit list?
6. What do you mean by Special Effects?
7. What is a Live-show?
8. Explain: HDTV.
9. Explain: OB.
10. What is a Dope Sheet?
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Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Write the role of Art Director in TV production.
Or
List the contribution of a set designer in video
production.
12. Write about Television Documentary.
Or
Write about Creative Affairs Programme.
13. Write about the different types of editing.
Or
List the merits of track recording in musical
programmes.
14. Briefly write about any five special effects.
Or
Write ten guidelines to meet the deadlines.
15. Write the advantages of DTH.
Or
List the merits of digital recording over analogue
recording.
Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Role of television in shaping culture Discuss.
17. Write a script for an advertisement film for any product
of your choice.
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18. Discuss the role of computers in post-production.
19. Ethical violations in visual media Analyze.
20. Elaborate the role of satellite technology in TV
broadcasting.