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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The part of a tape recorder or player that pulls the tape through the machine at the proper speed.






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






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






4. Over the shoulder






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






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






7. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. ...






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






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






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






23. people who deliver lines






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






25. 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.






26. Makes sure camera match - lighting






27. ...






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






39. Pointing the camera down or up






40. A person who oversees several production.






41. 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.






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. 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.






44. creates great depth and interest






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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