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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The place in a studio complex where people who are about to appear on a TV show can wait.






2. 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)






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






4. 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.






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






6. 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.






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. 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.






12. Planning the project






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






14. ...






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






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






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






18. in control room






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






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






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






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






23. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






26. ...






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






49. Over the shoulder






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