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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The person who makes sure the script is appearing on the right part of the prompter screen so the talent can read it properly.






2. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






10. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






16. 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.






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






18. people who deliver lines






19. Planning the project






20. ...






21. 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.






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






23. 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.






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






25. creates great depth and interest






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






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






28. ...






29. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






34. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. A person who oversees several production.






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






43. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. 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.