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TV Production Basics

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






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






4. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






6. Over the shoulder






7. 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.






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






9. 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.






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






15. 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)






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






17. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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. ...






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






22. Pointing the camera down or up






23. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






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






45. people who deliver lines






46. 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.






47. A person who oversees several production.






48. Planning the project






49. punched switcher






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







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