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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






3. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






8. Over the shoulder






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






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






11. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. 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.






33. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






37. Pointing the camera down or up






38. 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.






39. punched switcher






40. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






43. Planning the project






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






47. Over the shoulder






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






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






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