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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A view of the subject from a comfortable distance between a wide shot and close-up.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. ...






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






24. people who deliver lines






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






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






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. Makes sure camera match - lighting






30. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






35. people who deliver lines






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






42. in control room






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






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






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