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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The person who makes sure the script is appearing on the right part of the prompter screen so the talent can read it properly.






2. Indicates that the camera is level






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. in control room






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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)






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






17. 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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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. ...






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






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






27. Planning the project






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






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






30. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






31. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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)






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






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






46. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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