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TV Production Basics

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1. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






6. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






11. Indicates that the camera is level






12. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






17. creates great depth and interest






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






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






20. punched switcher






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






22. 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.






23. 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.






24. people who deliver lines






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






37. Makes sure camera match - lighting






38. 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.






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






40. A person who oversees several production.






41. ...






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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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