Intro to Audio Review

What is it called when viewers see the narrator speaking on television?

• Off-camera narration

• On-camera narration

• Foley

• Environmental sound

What is another term for off-camera narration?

• Foley

• Voiceover (VO)

• Sound effects

• Music

If a television program uses sound that viewers hear but do not see the narrator, what is this called?

• On-camera narration

• Foley

• Off-camera narration

• Environmental sound

Explain the difference between on-camera and off-camera narration in television sound.

• On-camera narration is when the narrator is seen speaking, while off-camera narration is when the narrator is not seen but only heard.

• On-camera narration is when the narrator is not heard, while off-camera narration is when the narrator is seen.

• On-camera narration uses music, while off-camera narration uses sound effects.

• On-camera narration is only used in movies, while off-camera narration is used in TV shows.

In broadcast journalism, who may serve as the narrator when describing an event?

• The reporter or an on-the-street eyewitness

• The camera operator only

• The editor in the studio

• The audience watching the broadcast

What is the role of the videographer during an eyewitness interview in broadcast journalism?

• Shooting what the eyewitness is talking about

• Asking questions to the eyewitness

• Writing the news script

• Editing the footage live

What is the primary function of music in a program according to the material?

• To distract the audience

• To set the mood and enhance the action

• To replace dialogue

• To create confusion

Which of the following best describes the work of Foley artists?

• They write scripts for movies

• They create visual effects for films

• They use various objects to reproduce sounds seen on screen

• They direct actors during filming

Sound effect libraries can be:

• Only purchased

• Only created by the director

• Purchased, licensed, or created by the production team

• Only found online

Why might a production team choose to use Foley instead of pre-recorded sound effects?

• Foley is always cheaper

• Foley allows for more precise synchronization with on-screen actions

• Foley is easier to find than sound libraries

• Foley is only used in animated films