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TV Production Basics

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






2. 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.






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






4. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






29. 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)






30. 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.






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






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






33. 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.






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






35. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






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






41. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






50. 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.