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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A view of the subject from a comfortable distance between a wide shot and close-up.






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






3. 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






4. punched switcher






5. A person who oversees several production.






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






7. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. ...






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. 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.






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






27. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






35. creates great depth and interest






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






37. ...






38. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. Pointing the camera down or up






48. 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.






49. 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.






50. 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.