SkillsUSA Broadcast News Practice Test

Lower thirds are on-screen graphics that provide identification and context for people or segments shown on video. They typically appear in the lower portion of the screen and display the viewer-relevant details about who is speaking or what is being covered. The essential information shown is the speaker’s name, their title or role, and often the location or segment name. This helps viewers immediately know who they’re watching and understand the context of what is being presented.

This differs from production notes or controls that aren’t meant for viewers, such as camera position and lens settings, which belong to how the shot was captured; sound level and mix control, which relate to audio engineering; and design choices like color palettes and fonts, which influence style rather than the information being presented about the person or segment.