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TV Production Basics

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






2. 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.






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






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






5. 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)






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






7. 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.






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






9. 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






10. Over the shoulder






11. A person who oversees several production.






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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)






27. 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.






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






29. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






35. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






47. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






49. 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.






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







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