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






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






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






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






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






6. ...






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






8. punched switcher






9. 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.






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






11. 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.






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






13. people who deliver lines






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






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






16. people who deliver lines






17. A person who oversees several production.






18. 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.






19. 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.






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






21. A person who oversees several production.






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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.