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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






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






20. Over the shoulder






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






22. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






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






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






30. 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






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






32. people who deliver lines






33. 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






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






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






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






37. punched switcher






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






39. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






42. in control room






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






44. Planning the project






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






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