As an NCHA videographer, you are required to provide judges with copies of classes at the immediate end of the show.
1. True
2. False
What must be viewable in screen at all times?
1. Time line
2. Rider, horse and cow
3. Herd
4. Turnback help
All NCHA approved classes must be recorded and submitted to the judge at the end of the show except...
1. Non Pro classes (i.e., 35,000 Non Pro)
2. Amateur classes (i.e., 15,000 AM)
3. Unapproved classes (i.e., 1,500 Novice, Ranch)
4. Answers A & B above
Audio is not required to be included on recorded footage.
1. True
2. False
Which of the following activities are not permitted during recording of classes?
1. Cell phone useage
2. Conversations with participants, spectators or judges
3. All of the above
The position of the camera should be:
1. To the left of the judge
2. Near the announcer's stand
3. Centered to the pen
The only acceptable format for recording NCHA approved classes is:
1. VHS tape
2. DVD-R
3. Mini DV Cassette
What information must be included in the recorded footage?
1. Horse owner
2. Official name of the show
3. Class name and working order of horse
It is permissible to leave the video camera in a stationary position while recording an NCHA approved class with no operator interaction.
1. True
2. False
It is important to start recording BEFORE the horse and rider cross the timeline until AFTER the horse's name and score are announced.
1. True
2. False
During an approved NCHA show, the videographer is responsible for providing a separate review station for the judge that is away from the video stand.
1. True
2. False
In a multiple judge show only the highest ranking judge will take the DVDs home.
1. True
2. False
Starting in 2010 whenever a DVD is received at the NCHA office that is of poor quality, the NCHA Judges Department will notify the event's producer, and the show will be fined $50.00. Fines may be increased if it is determined that the videographer has not been NCHA certified.
1. True
2. False
If there is no DVD recording received from a show producer, the show will be fined:
1. $750.00
2. $250.00
3. $500.00
Only regular weekend classes are required on the DVDs. No Limited Age Events are required for the Weekend Monitor System.
1. True
2. False

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