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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. creates great depth and interest






8. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. Pointing the camera down or up






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






19. 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.






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






21. in control room






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






23. punched switcher






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






26. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






30. ...






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






32. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






34. 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)






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






43. Planning the project






44. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






47. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






50. A person who oversees several production.