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TV Production Basics

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1. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






13. 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






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






15. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






18. 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)






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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)






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






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