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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Indicates that the camera is level






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






3. 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.






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






5. Over the shoulder






6. 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)






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






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






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






10. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






14. creates great depth and interest






15. Makes sure camera match - lighting






16. 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.






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. ...






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. A person who oversees several production.






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






47. 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.






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






49. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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