Video Production — DU B. A. (Hons) Journalism Previous Year Question Papers

7. (a) What are the various stages of non-linear editing. Discuss the importance of editing as a creative and technical process in video production. (b) "Sound is 50% of a good video." Critically examine this statement with reference to dialogue recording, foley, music, and ambience in post-production. 8. (a) Explain the role and responsibilities of a visual effects director in a production. Discuss how they collaborate with the director and editor. (b) Critically examine how artificial intelligence is impacting the various stages of pre- production, production and post production today. 9. (a) Detail the concept note and treatment to produce a 3-5 minute short film on the issue of digital addiction among youth in the age of social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube Shorts. (b) Detail the concept and treatment to pitch a documentary film on the issue of air pollution in urban India. ANY THREE questions from Part B. Answer ANY THREE questions. Each question = 10 1. (a) What is location scouting? List any four key factors to consider while selecting shooting locations. (b) Discuss the differences between documentary and docudrama with special reference to the pre-production stage. 2. (a) Write a short note on the imager and recorder. Explain how both components work together to capture and store visual information. (b) Differentiate between diegetic and non-diegetic sound in video production. 3. (a) What is a slate (clapperboard)? Discuss its use in shooting and editing. (b) Define shooting script and discuss its significance to a production. 4. (a) Discuss the various stages of set design in production. (b) What is color correction? How is it different from color grading? Answer ANY THREE questions. Each question = 20 ! 5. (a) Discuss the process of developing an idea into a script, highlighting differences between fiction and non-fiction for mats. (b) Critically examine the role of storyboarding in visual storytelling and production planning. 6. (a) Discuss how the choice of a lens affects framing, perspective and storytelling in video production with relevant examples. (b) Critically examine the impact of social media forms on traditional storytelling for mats.