What does 'fps' stand for in video?
AnswerFrames per second
Frame rate is counted in frames per second.
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The basics
In video production, what is 'B-roll'?
AnswerSupplementary footage cut in with the main shots
B-roll is extra footage that supports the main A-roll.
Going deeper
The guideline of placing subjects along lines that split the frame into a 3-by-3 grid is called what?
AnswerRule of thirds
The rule of thirds uses a nine-part grid to compose balanced shots.
What is the 'golden hour' for filming?
AnswerShortly after sunrise or before sunset
Low sun during golden hour gives soft, warm light.
An abrupt cut between two similar shots of the same subject is called a what?
AnswerJump cut
A jump cut creates a noticeable jump in time or position.
Expert level
In a J-cut edit, what happens?
AnswerAudio from the next shot starts before its video
J-cuts lead with the next clip's sound, shaped like the letter J on a timeline.
By the common 180-degree shutter guideline, what shutter speed pairs with 24 fps?
Answer1/48 second
The guideline sets shutter speed at about double the frame rate.
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