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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A person who deals with the look of sets and other artistic aspects of a television program.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






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






19. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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)






36. 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.






37. 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.






38. Planning the project






39. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






47. A person who deals with the look of sets and other artistic aspects of a television program.






48. 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.






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






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