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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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2. 1) To pivot the camera vertically by pointing the camera mounting head up or down. 2) the shot produced by tilting a camera.






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






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






5. 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.






6. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






11. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






12. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. creates great depth and interest






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






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






24. Planning the project






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






26. Additional framing space in a camera picture on the side toward which a subject is looking or moving






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. A person who creates words - drawings and some visual effects that are incorporated with a production.






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






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






37. ...






38. 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)






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






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. in control room






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






49. A person who creates words - drawings and some visual effects that are incorporated with a production.






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