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TV Production Basics

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






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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)






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






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






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






9. ...






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






11. 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






12. Planning the project






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






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






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






16. Planning the project






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






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. 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.






20. in control room






21. Makes sure camera match - lighting






22. 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.






23. Over the shoulder






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






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






26. A series of digital television formats developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee.






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. Indicates that the camera is level






34. ...






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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