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TV Production Basics

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






2. in control room






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






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






5. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






13. ...






14. punched switcher






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






25. ...






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






47. Over the shoulder






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






49. Planning the project






50. punched switcher