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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. in control room






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






10. Planning the project






11. 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.






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






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






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






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. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






17. 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.






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






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






20. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






21. 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.






22. ...






23. 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.






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






25. punched switcher






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






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






28. Pointing the camera down or up






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






30. punched switcher






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






32. 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.






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






34. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. in control room






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






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






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






44. Over the shoulder






45. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






49. 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)






50. Planning the project