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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance usually showing the subject in its entirety.






2. 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.






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






4. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






9. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






10. 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)






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






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






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






14. ...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. ...






23. punched switcher






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






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






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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






30. Indicates that the camera is level






31. creates great depth and interest






32. Planning the project






33. 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.






34. 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.






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






36. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






38. 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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






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






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






49. 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.






50. people who deliver lines