You Are a Director Trying to Decide Whether to Use

question 9

Multiple Choice

You are a director trying to decide whether to use a zoom or a dolly to create the visual effect of a person going toward a restaurant table; which of the following statements would give you the correct and proper guidance in making your decision?

• A) a zoom brings the scene to the viewer; a dolly takes the viewer into the scene
• B) a dolly brings the scene to the viewer; a zoom takes the viewer into the scene
• C) there is no perceptible difference between a dolly and a zoom
• D) it depends on the type of zoom lens
• E) it depends on the zoom ratio

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Definitions:

Sixth Amendment

A provision in the United States Constitution guaranteeing important rights in criminal prosecutions, such as the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to an impartial jury.

Confront Witnesses

A legal right, particularly in criminal cases, that allows the accused to question and cross-examine witnesses testifying against them in court.

Sixth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and the assistance of counsel.

Nolo Contendere

Latin for “I will not contest it.” A criminal defendant’s plea in which he or she chooses not to challenge, or contest, the charges brought by the government. Although the defendant will still be convicted and sentenced, the plea neither admits nor denies guilt.