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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The person who frames the shots for a production. Must have knowledge of camera - lens - angles






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






10. Planning the project






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






12. people who deliver lines






13. 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.






14. Over the shoulder






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






16. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. Makes sure camera match - lighting






30. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






36. creates great depth and interest






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






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






41. Indicates that the camera is level






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






43. ...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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