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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Camera and video cable with a central insulted conducting wire and a concentrically arranged outer wire.






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






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. in control room






8. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






9. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. Over the shoulder






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






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






18. 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.






19. Indicates that the camera is level






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. creates great depth and interest






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






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






38. A person who oversees several production.






39. 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.






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






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






49. creates great depth and interest






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