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TV Production Basics

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1. punched switcher






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






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






4. punched switcher






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






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






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






8. A person who oversees several production.






9. 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.






10. 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






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






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






13. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






24. 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.






25. 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.






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






31. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






37. Over the shoulder






38. Indicates that the camera is level






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






40. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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. 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.






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