Which graphic identifies an on-camera speaker's name and appears under the talent on screen, typically occupying the lower portion?

Which graphic identifies an on-camera speaker's name and appears under the talent on screen, typically occupying the lower portion?

• A. Caption
• B. Lower Third
• C. Name Plate
• D. Title Bar

Answer: (B)

Lower thirds are the on-screen graphics used to identify a person on camera. They typically appear in the lower portion of the frame, so viewers can read the name (and sometimes the title) without blocking the speaker’s face. This placement makes it easy to recognize who is talking while keeping the focus on the talent, and they’re designed for quick readability with high contrast and a simple font. A caption usually refers to subtitles or accessibility text and isn’t specifically tied to identifying the speaker. A name plate is a broader term for a name graphic and isn’t the standardized broadcast label for this purpose. A title bar is more about UI or a graphic that runs across the top (or an editing interface) rather than the common lower-third identification graphic.

Lower thirds are the on-screen graphics used to identify a person on camera. They typically appear in the lower portion of the frame, so viewers can read the name (and sometimes the title) without blocking the speaker’s face. This placement makes it easy to recognize who is talking while keeping the focus on the talent, and they’re designed for quick readability with high contrast and a simple font. A caption usually refers to subtitles or accessibility text and isn’t specifically tied to identifying the speaker. A name plate is a broader term for a name graphic and isn’t the standardized broadcast label for this purpose. A title bar is more about UI or a graphic that runs across the top (or an editing interface) rather than the common lower-third identification graphic.