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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance usually showing the subject in its entirety.






2. 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.






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






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






5. The space between the top of a subjects head and the upper edge of the camera frame.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






17. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






21. 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)






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






23. people who deliver lines






24. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. in control room






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






31. 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.






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






33. focual length determines how wide or narrow the viewing range (field of view) is. The longer the lens the more narrow the field of view - shorter lens gives wider shots






34. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






37. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






44. in control room






45. Pointing the camera down or up






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






47. punched switcher






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






49. 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.






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