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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. 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.






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






17. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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)






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






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






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






29. creates great depth and interest






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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. combination of studio and field production. Sports - parades






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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