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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The period of time - after individual program segments have been produced and recorded - when elements of a program are assembled.






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






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






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






5. creates great depth and interest






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






7. Over the shoulder






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






13. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. ...






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






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






25. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






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






37. A person who oversees several production.






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






39. 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.






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






41. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. in control room






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