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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Camcorder is essential because this is when you are filming outdoors or not in a studio. 'real world' shooting






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






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






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






5. people who deliver lines






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






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






8. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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)






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






20. A person who oversees several production.






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






22. A person who oversees several production.






23. 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.






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






25. 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.






26. 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.






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






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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.






32. Planning the project






33. 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.






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






40. in control room






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






42. 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.






43. Over the shoulder






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. Makes sure camera match - lighting