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TV Production Basics

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






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






3. ...






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






5. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






20. 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)






21. in control room






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






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






24. 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)






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






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






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






28. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






33. A person who oversees several production.






34. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






37. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






50. people who deliver lines