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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






4. Planning the project






5. Over the shoulder






6. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance - usually showing the subject in its entirety.






7. The person who assembles raw footage into a final program.






8. small red indicators on a camera to let the talent and camera operator know that the camera is on the air or recording






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






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






11. The ratio of the height of a television screen to its width.






12. people who deliver lines






13. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance - usually showing the subject in its entirety.






14. The original television standard approved in the United States in the 1940s. The letter stand for National Television System Committee.






15. The stage during which all the shooting for a program is undertaken.






16. An audio setup that allows the talent - wearing a small earpiece - to hear program audio or receive instruction from the director or someone.






17. The person who makes sure the script is appearing on the right part of the prompter screen so the talent can read it properly.






18. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






19. small red indicators on a camera to let the talent and camera operator know that the camera is on the air or recording






20. A television format with more lines of resolution and a wider aspect ratio than standard-definition NTSC television.






21. A television format with more lines of resolution and a wider aspect ratio than standard-definition NTSC television.






22. A television format with more lines of resolution and a wider aspect ratio than standard-definition NTSC television.






23. A device used to record video and audio information onto a magnetic tape. Stands for videotape recorder






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






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






26. Makes sure camera match - lighting






27. 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)






28. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






30. creates great depth and interest






31. ...






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






33. 1) To pivot the camera vertically by pointing the camera mounting head up or down. 2) the shot produced by tilting a camera.






34. The primary engineering control center where all video and audio signals are ultimately channeled; program input - camera controls and transmitter distribution often are handled from this location.






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






36. people who deliver lines






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






42. The person who frames the shots for a production. Must have knowledge of camera - lens - angles






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






44. With the advent of high- definition television - this term is used to refer to NTSC television and ATSC formats that have a 4:3 aspect ration.






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






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






47. 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.






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






49. The original television standard approved in the United States in the 1940s. The letter stand for National Television System Committee.






50. punched switcher