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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A television format with more lines of resolution and a wider aspect ratio than standard-definition NTSC television.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Over the shoulder






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






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






25. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






29. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. A series of digital television formats developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee.






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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.