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TV Production Basics

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






2. 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.






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






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






5. 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






6. 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.






7. 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.






8. Indicates that the camera is level






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






10. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






12. Over the shoulder






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






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






15. 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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






24. in control room






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. Pointing the camera down or up






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. 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)






49. 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.






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