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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






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






5. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






8. Pointing the camera down or up






9. 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.






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






11. 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






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






13. 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.






14. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






17. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






21. in control room






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






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






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






25. in control room






26. Indicates that the camera is level






27. people who deliver lines






28. Planning the project






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






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






31. Indicates that the camera is level






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






33. punched switcher






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






35. 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.






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. Pointing the camera down or up






41. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






47. punched switcher






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






49. 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.






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