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TV Production Basics

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






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






8. Planning the project






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






10. people who deliver lines






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






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






13. 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.






14. A person who oversees several production.






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






16. in control room






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






18. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






21. creates great depth and interest






22. in control room






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






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






25. Makes sure camera match - lighting






26. Indicates that the camera is level






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






28. 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.






29. 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






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






35. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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)






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






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