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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Additional framing space in a camera picture on the side toward which a subject is looking or moving






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






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






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






6. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






11. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






12. Indicates that the camera is level






13. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. ...






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. punched switcher






33. in control room






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






45. Over the shoulder






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






49. A digital interface that allows the simultaneous transfer of audio and video information.






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