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Sound Design for TV Shows

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Which of these is NOT a common type of microphone used in TV show sound design?

  1. Shotgun Microphone

  2. Lavalier Microphone

  3. Condenser Microphone

  4. Ribbon Microphone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ribbon microphones are typically not used in TV show sound design due to their sensitivity to wind and handling noise.

What is the primary function of a sound designer in a TV show?

  1. To create and mix the show's soundtrack

  2. To design and implement the show's sound effects

  3. To record and edit the show's dialogue

  4. To supervise the show's audio post-production


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sound designer is responsible for creating and implementing the sound effects that help bring the show's world to life.

What is the term for the process of adding sound effects to a TV show?

  1. Foley

  2. ADR

  3. Sound Mixing

  4. Sound Editing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Foley is the process of creating and recording sound effects in a studio, typically using everyday objects.

Which of these is NOT a common type of sound effect used in TV shows?

  1. Foley

  2. Music

  3. Dialogue

  4. Ambience


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dialogue is not a sound effect, but rather the spoken words of the characters in a TV show.

What is the term for the process of recording and editing the dialogue for a TV show?

  1. Foley

  2. ADR

  3. Sound Mixing

  4. Sound Editing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) is the process of recording and editing the dialogue for a TV show after it has been filmed.

What is the term for the process of mixing the various sound elements of a TV show together?

  1. Foley

  2. ADR

  3. Sound Mixing

  4. Sound Editing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sound mixing is the process of combining and balancing the various sound elements of a TV show, such as dialogue, sound effects, and music.

Which of these is NOT a common type of software used for sound design in TV shows?

  1. Pro Tools

  2. Logic Pro

  3. Adobe Audition

  4. Final Cut Pro


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Final Cut Pro is a video editing software, not a sound design software.

What is the term for the final mix of a TV show's audio?

  1. Stem Mix

  2. Broadcast Mix

  3. Master Mix

  4. Rough Mix


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The master mix is the final mix of a TV show's audio that is used for broadcast.

Which of these is NOT a common type of audio file format used in TV show sound design?

  1. WAV

  2. AIFF

  3. MP3

  4. FLAC


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

MP3 is a lossy audio file format that is not suitable for professional sound design work.

What is the term for the process of creating and editing the music for a TV show?

  1. Scoring

  2. Foley

  3. ADR

  4. Sound Mixing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scoring is the process of creating and editing the music for a TV show.

Which of these is NOT a common type of musical instrument used in TV show sound design?

  1. Violin

  2. Cello

  3. Synthesizer

  4. Kazoo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The kazoo is not a common musical instrument used in TV show sound design.

What is the term for the process of creating and editing the sound effects for a TV show?

  1. Foley

  2. ADR

  3. Sound Mixing

  4. Sound Editing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sound editing is the process of creating and editing the sound effects for a TV show.

Which of these is NOT a common type of sound effect software used in TV show sound design?

  1. Sound Forge

  2. Wwise

  3. Adobe Audition

  4. Logic Pro


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Logic Pro is a music production software, not a sound effect software.

What is the term for the process of adding music to a TV show?

  1. Scoring

  2. Foley

  3. ADR

  4. Sound Mixing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scoring is the process of adding music to a TV show.

Which of these is NOT a common type of music genre used in TV show sound design?

  1. Orchestral

  2. Electronic

  3. Rock

  4. Country


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Country music is not a common genre used in TV show sound design.

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