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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The person in charge of the creative aspects of a production and all the procedures that occur in the studio or field.






2. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. 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)






23. 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.






24. Close up- A view of a subject from a relatively short distance. A close-up of a person - for instance - might include only the person's face.






25. Over the shoulder






26. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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. 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.






31. A person who oversees several production.






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






33. 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.






34. Close up- A view of a subject from a relatively short distance. A close-up of a person - for instance - might include only the person's face.






35. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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