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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Planning the project






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






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






20. Over the shoulder






21. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






25. punched switcher






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






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






28. 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.






29. 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.






30. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






33. in control room






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






35. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. people who deliver lines






43. people who deliver lines






44. ...






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. A person who oversees several production.






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