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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The person who makes sure the script is appearing on the right part of the prompter screen so the talent can read it properly.






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






3. Planning the project






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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






10. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






13. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






16. ...






17. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. punched switcher






29. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






40. in control room






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






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






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






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






45. in control room






46. people who deliver lines






47. 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.






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






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






50. 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