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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






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






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






4. An electronic adjustment of a camera to compensate for differences in color temperatures so that a pure white object will appear on-screen as pure white.






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






6. 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)






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






8. A three legged camera mount - sometimes equipped with casters to facilitate camera movement.






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






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






11. 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.






12. 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.






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






14. punched switcher






15. in control room






16. 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.






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






18. Camcorder is essential because this is when you are filming outdoors or not in a studio. 'real world' shooting






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






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






21. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






27. A person who creates words - drawings and some visual effects that are incorporated with a production.






28. 1) A large camera mount with an extended boom arm for a camera and a seat for a camera operator - all placed on a large four-wheeled base. 2) To move the boom arm of a crane up and down.






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






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






31. combination of studio and field production. Sports - parades






32. 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.






33. 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)






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






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






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






37. people who deliver lines






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






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






40. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






46. Pointing the camera down or up






47. combination of studio and field production. Sports - parades






48. large room at least 20 feet by 30 feet without any posts obstructing its space. Best located on the ground floor. The space where all acting or performing takes place.






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






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