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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A device used to record video and audio information onto a magnetic tape. Stands for videotape recorder






2. punched switcher






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






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






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






6. Planning the project






7. 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.






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. creates great depth and interest






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






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






15. Over the shoulder






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






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






18. 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.






19. in control room






20. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






25. Makes sure camera match - lighting






26. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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)






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






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






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






38. Over the shoulder






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






40. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






49. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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