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TV Production Basics

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1. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






18. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






23. small red indicators on a camera to let the talent and camera operator know that the camera is on the air or recording






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






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. 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)






27. punched switcher






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






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






30. Makes sure camera match - lighting






31. A series of digital television formats developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee.






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






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






34. people who deliver lines






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






36. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






37. 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.






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






39. 1) To pivot the camera vertically by pointing the camera mounting head up or down. 2) the shot produced by tilting a camera.






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






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






42. in control room






43. Over the shoulder






44. small red indicators on a camera to let the talent and camera operator know that the camera is on the air or recording






45. ...






46. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






50. Pointing the camera down or up