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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 determines the environment where the production takes place.






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






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






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






5. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






8. 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.






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






10. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. 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.






21. 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)






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Planning the project






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






42. Over the shoulder






43. 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






44. 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)






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. 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.