Camera Basics

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Camera Basics Quiz

Test your knowledge of camera basics and film techniques with our engaging quiz! From understanding field of view to exposure adjustments, this quiz covers essential topics for aspiring filmmakers and photography enthusiasts.

Prepare yourself by reviewing the following key concepts:

Field of View (FOV)
Exposure Settings
White Balance
Lens Selection

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by FilmingFalcon321

You are filming a projectile but you discover the image of the test article is streaking. What adjustment should you make to improve exposure?

Decrease f-stop

Increase shutter angle

Increase framerate

Decrease ISO/Gain

You are filming a test article indoors but the footage is coming out too dark. What adjustment should NOT be considered?

Increase ISO/Gain

Increase shutter angle

Increase f-stop

Increase artificial light power

You are filming a widget outdoors and the sky becomes overcast. Which white balance setting would likely be best suited for your test?

2500K

4500K

5600K

7000K

You are outdoors, filming a spinning propeller and the backdrop is trees. What adjustment could you make to attenuate background clutter?

Decrease f-stop and decrease shutter angle

Decrease f-stop and increase shutter angle

Increase f-stop and decrease shutter angle

Increase f-stop and increase shutter angle

You are asked to film an explosive test with a 200ft safety radius. Which lenses would be appropriate for this?

11-24mm

24-70mm

70-200mm

105mm Macro

You are asked to film a load cell break test of a 3" coupon. Which lenses would be appropriate for this?

11-24mm

24-70mm

70-200mm

105mm Macro

You are asked to film a widget drop test falling 30ft from <100ft away. Which lenses would be appropriate for this?

11-24mm

24-70mm

70-200mm

105mm Macro

You are filming a widget drop test outdoors at 120fps. Your aperture is f/4.0 and exposure time is 1/125. How can you adjust the settings to reduce motion blur but maintain the same exposure?

F/2.8 and 1/250

F/2.8 and 1/125s

F/5.6 and 1/60s

F/4.0 and 1/250s

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