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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






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






6. creates great depth and interest






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






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






9. in control room






10. The stage during which all the shooting for a program is undertaken.






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






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






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






14. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






20. Planning the project






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






25. 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.






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






28. 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.






29. 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.






30. ...






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






32. Over the shoulder






33. Indicates that the camera is level






34. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






38. The stage during which all the shooting for a program is undertaken.






39. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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. 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.






48. punched switcher






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






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