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TV Production Basics

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1. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






4. 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.






5. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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)






12. 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.






13. in control room






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






15. 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.






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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.






32. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. Indicates that the camera is level






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






50. Over the shoulder







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