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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. small red indicators on a camera to let the talent and camera operator know that the camera is on the air or recording






2. people who deliver lines






3. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






8. in control room






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






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






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






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






13. Makes sure camera match - lighting






14. 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






15. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Planning the project






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






27. 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.






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






29. 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.






30. 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)






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






32. in control room






33. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. A person who oversees several production.






46. ...






47. 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.






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






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






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