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TV Production Basics
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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. A view of the subject from a comfortable distance between a wide shot and close-up.
Video Shader
Medium Shot (head to toe)
Studio Production
Analog
2. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance - usually showing the subject in its entirety.
Director
Rule of thirds
Standard Definition
Long shot (head to toe)
3. A method of representing video or audio signals using a 'wave' of continuously.
Foreground
Analog
Angle of Elevation
Graphics Operator
4. 1) To pivot the camera vertically by pointing the camera mounting head up or down. 2) the shot produced by tilting a camera.
Tilt
Headroom
Horizon Line
Talent
5. helps with routine stuff - anything the director needs - timing of production
Associate Director
Technical Director
Iris
Digital
6. Program creation that takes place in a controlled environment meant for it - as opposed to production that takes place in the field
Green Rooms
Studio Production
Long shot (head to toe)
Director
7. The directors key assistant in charge of all production concerns on the floor. Example: communicate with talent
Iris
Stage Manager
Foreground
Post-Production
8. The space between the top of a subjects head and the upper edge of the camera frame.
Headroom
Lens
Control Room
Analog
9. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance - usually showing the subject in its entirety.
crane
Long shot (head to toe)
Analog
Rule of thirds
10. small red indicators on a camera to let the talent and camera operator know that the camera is on the air or recording
VTR
Graphics Operator
Tally light
Remotes
11. Camcorder is essential because this is when you are filming outdoors or not in a studio. 'real world' shooting
Field Production
dolly
ATSC
Pre-production
12. The directors key assistant in charge of all production concerns on the floor. Example: communicate with talent
Stage Manager
Coaxial Cable
Audio Operator (A1) (A2)
HDTV
13. A device used to record video and audio information onto a magnetic tape. Stands for videotape recorder
Talent
VTR
AGC
Aspect Ratios
14. combination of studio and field production. Sports - parades
Producer
Horizon Line
Remotes
Control Room
15. The ratio of the height of a television screen to its width.
Angle of Elevation
Aspect Ratios
Rack focus
long lens
16. The person who determines the environment where the production takes place.
Set Production Designer
Technical Director
long lens
Master Control
17. 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.
Lead room
AGC
Analog
Rack focus
18. 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.
Executive Producer
Rule of thirds
White Balance
Foreground
19. The place in a studio complex where people who are about to appear on a TV show can wait.
Lighting Director
The Studio
Green Rooms
Pre-production
20. Camcorder is essential because this is when you are filming outdoors or not in a studio. 'real world' shooting
Remotes
Camera Operators
Field Production
Macro focus
21. The area where all video signals are mixed. The director and technical director (and other crew members) control all program elements from this location.
Post-Production
Production
Servo
Control Room
22. ...
AGC
How to focus a camera like a pro
Interruptible Feedback
long lens
23. The original television standard approved in the United States in the 1940s. The letter stand for National Television System Committee.
Lead room
Tripod
NTSC
Technical Director
24. people who deliver lines
Talent
Angle of Elevation
Firewire (IEE-1394)
Macro focus
25. A series of digital television formats developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee.
Tally light
ATSC
Tripod
Director
26. The creator and originator of a television program - usually in charge of elements such as writing - music clearance - financial considerations - and hiring the director.
Producer
Tilt
Art Director
Pan
27. 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.
The Studio
HD
VTR
Angle of Elevation
28. The part of the lens that allows light to pass through.
Iris
NTSC
Pre-production
Tripod
29. Makes sure camera match - lighting
Video Shader
Tally light
Standard Definition
The Studio
30. Over the shoulder
O/S
trucking
Standard Definition
Audio Operator (A1) (A2)
31. To move the camera and its mount closer to or farther from the subject.
Green Rooms
Firewire (IEE-1394)
dolly
AGC
32. A television format with more lines of resolution and a wider aspect ratio than standard-definition NTSC television.
Performer Tips
HDTV
Firewire (IEE-1394)
Editor
33. A person who sets mics in a studio or location setting and/ or operates the audio console.
Long shot (head to toe)
Audio Operator (A1) (A2)
HDTV
The Studio
34. Camera and video cable with a central insulted conducting wire and a concentrically arranged outer wire.
Coaxial Cable
crane
Video Shader
Pan
35. people who deliver lines
Tilt
Rule of thirds
Field Production
Talent
36. 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.
Master Control
CU
Interruptible Feedback
O/S
37. 1) To turn a camera horizontally by rotating the camera mounting head. 2) The shot produced by panning a camera. 3) A rectangular floodlight
Control Room
Technical Director
Editor
Pan
38. A camera shot that starts with one object in focus - then changes to focus on another object.
Lighting Director
Interruptible Feedback
Rack focus
Technical Director
39. A device used to record video and audio information onto a magnetic tape. Stands for videotape recorder
Grunts
VTR
Green Rooms
Pan
40. To move the camera and its mount laterally to the right or left.
Associate Director
Lens
Lighting Director
trucking
41. A feature found on some zoom lenses that allows the operator to focus on objects very close to the lens.
NTSC
Macro focus
Foreground
Video Shader
42. in control room
Control Room
dolly
Pan
Engineer
43. Sincerity - Organize--don't memorize cue cards - On camera clothing - Make-up and hair
Master Control
Performer Tips
Teleprompter Operartor
AGC
44. A digital interface that allows the simultaneous transfer of audio and video information.
Firewire (IEE-1394)
Stage Manager
White Balance
Long shot (head to toe)
45. A feature found on some zoom lenses that allows the operator to focus on objects very close to the lens.
Macro focus
Editor
Technical Director
Talent
46. The person who makes sure the script is appearing on the right part of the prompter screen so the talent can read it properly.
Teleprompter Operartor
HD
Production
Tilt
47. 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.
HD
Pedestal mount
Lens
Editor
48. 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.
Analog
Interruptible Feedback
Executive Producer
AGC
49. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance usually showing the subject in its entirety.
Servo
Director
AGC
long lens
50. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance usually showing the subject in its entirety.
long lens
Post-Production
AGC
Pre-production