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TV Production Basics

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






2. 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.






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






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






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






6. Planning the project






7. 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.






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






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






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






11. in control room






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. 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.






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






15. 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)






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






17. 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.






18. punched switcher






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






20. 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.






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






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






24. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. ...






30. Over the shoulder






31. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






36. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






41. focual length determines how wide or narrow the viewing range (field of view) is. The longer the lens the more narrow the field of view - shorter lens gives wider shots






42. people who deliver lines






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






44. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






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






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