Virtual Performance Preparation Flashcards
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What is 'key lighting' and why is it the most important light source to set up for a virtual musical performance?
Answer: The primary light source that illuminates the performer's face and instrument, making them clearly visible
Key lighting is the dominant light source aimed at the performer; without it, the face and instrument appear dark or uneven, making it hard for viewers to engage with the performance.
A cellist performing online notices that their audio has a loud hum at 60 Hz. What is the most common cause of this in the United States?
Answer: Electrical ground loop interference from the AC power system
In the US, AC power operates at 60 Hz, and ground loops—caused by multiple devices sharing improperly grounded power—introduce a 60 Hz hum into audio recordings.
Before a virtual performance, a performer should send a 'technical rider' to the event organizer. What does this document typically include?
Answer: The performer's equipment requirements, software versions, and connectivity needs
A technical rider outlines the performer's technical requirements—audio interface model, streaming software, internet speed needed, and camera setup—so organizers can prepare accordingly.
Why should a performer avoid placing their Wi-Fi router directly behind a music stand or metal music instrument during a virtual performance setup?
Answer: Metal objects reflect Wi-Fi signals and can cause interference or signal degradation
Metal surfaces reflect and scatter radio waves, potentially weakening or destabilizing the Wi-Fi signal that the streaming device relies on.
What is the primary advantage of recording a 'safety take' before a virtual live performance?
Answer: It provides a high-quality backup recording that can be broadcast if the live stream fails
A safety take—recorded in full performance conditions before the live stream—ensures that if technical failure occurs during the live event, a professional recording can be shared with the audience.
A performer wants to display their music score on screen for an online masterclass while still showing their face. Which feature in video conferencing software enables this?
Answer: Screen sharing with picture-in-picture or split-screen layout
Screen sharing with a picture-in-picture or side-by-side layout lets the performer display their score or DAW while their webcam feed remains visible to the masterclass audience.
Which mental preparation technique is specifically recommended to help performers manage the unique anxiety of performing to a camera rather than a live audience?
Answer: Imagining the lens as a single attentive listener and maintaining eye contact with it
Visualizing the camera lens as a single engaged listener helps performers channel their expressive energy naturally, compensating for the absence of visible audience feedback.