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TV Production Basics

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Sincerity - Organize--don't memorize cue cards - On camera clothing - Make-up and hair






2. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






5. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






9. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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






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






18. Makes sure camera match - lighting






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. 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)






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






42. The part of the lens that allows light to pass through.






43. 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.






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. The part of the lens that allows light to pass through.






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






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