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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A television format with more lines of resolution and a wider aspect ratio than standard-definition NTSC television.






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






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






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






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






6. A principle of composition that divides the TV screen into thirds - horizontally and vertically and places objects of interest at the points where the lines intersect.






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






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






9. A person who oversees several production.






10. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. creates great depth and interest






20. Planning the project






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






22. 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)






23. creates great depth and interest






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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






28. 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.






29. 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.






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






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






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






33. Planning the project






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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.






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






40. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






44. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






48. A person who oversees several production.






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






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