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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The directors key assistant in charge of all production concerns on the floor. Example: communicate with talent






2. The person who oversees the lighting of the set and makes lighting changes - if they are needed - during production.






3. A person who oversees several production.






4. The person who determines the environment where the production takes place.






5. A method of representing video or audio signals using a 'wave' of continuously.






6. ...






7. The part of the lens that allows light to pass through.






8. creates great depth and interest






9. To move the camera and its mount laterally to the right or left.






10. Automatic gain control. An internal control device - for either audio or video signals - that automatically increases or decreases the strength of the incoming sound of picture to maintain optimum strength.






11. 1) To turn a camera horizontally by rotating the camera mounting head. 2) The shot produced by panning a camera. 3) A rectangular floodlight






12. The area where all video signals are mixed. The director and technical director (and other crew members) control all program elements from this location.






13. helps with routine stuff - anything the director needs - timing of production






14. A method of representing video or audio signals that uses discrete 'on' and 'off' pulses. The value of a digital signal at any point can be either 'off'(0) or 'on'(1)






15. The person in charge of the creative aspects of a production and all the procedures that occur in the studio or field.






16. A person who sets mics in a studio or location setting and/ or operates the audio console.






17. A person who deals with the look of sets and other artistic aspects of a television program.






18. The period of time - after individual program segments have been produced and recorded - when elements of a program are assembled.






19. Camera and video cable with a central insulted conducting wire and a concentrically arranged outer wire.






20. A series of digital television formats developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee.






21. To move the camera and its mount closer to or farther from the subject.






22. A digital interface that allows the simultaneous transfer of audio and video information.






23. To move the camera and its mount laterally to the right or left.






24. in control room






25. The creator and originator of a television program - usually in charge of elements such as writing - music clearance - financial considerations - and hiring the director.






26. The directors key assistant in charge of all production concerns on the floor. Example: communicate with talent






27. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






28. A view of the subject from a comfortable distance between a wide shot and close-up.






29. A camera mount - usually used in studio productions - that facilitates smooth movement of the camera across the studio floor and limited range of camera height adjustment.






30. A series of digital television formats developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee.






31. Sincerity - Organize--don't memorize cue cards - On camera clothing - Make-up and hair






32. Over the shoulder






33. Additional framing space in a camera picture on the side toward which a subject is looking or moving






34. A feature found on some zoom lenses that allows the operator to focus on objects very close to the lens.






35. The part of a tape recorder or player that pulls the tape through the machine at the proper speed.






36. A digital interface that allows the simultaneous transfer of audio and video information.






37. A feature found on some zoom lenses that allows the operator to focus on objects very close to the lens.






38. The place in a studio complex where people who are about to appear on a TV show can wait.






39. Camera and video cable with a central insulted conducting wire and a concentrically arranged outer wire.






40. Pointing the camera down or up






41. A principle of composition that divides the TV screen into thirds - horizontally and vertically and places objects of interest at the points where the lines intersect.






42. Extreme close up- A very close shot of a person or object - used to intensify drama or show close detail.






43. Indicates that the camera is level






44. The part of a tape recorder or player that pulls the tape through the machine at the proper speed.






45. Makes sure camera match - lighting






46. Program creation that takes place in a controlled environment meant for it - as opposed to production that takes place in the field






47. A method of representing video or audio signals that uses discrete 'on' and 'off' pulses. The value of a digital signal at any point can be either 'off'(0) or 'on'(1)






48. Program creation that takes place in a controlled environment meant for it - as opposed to production that takes place in the field






49. A camera shot that starts with one object in focus - then changes to focus on another object.






50. The area where all video signals are mixed. The director and technical director (and other crew members) control all program elements from this location.