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TV Production Basics

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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






18. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






21. Over the shoulder






22. in control room






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






24. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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. combination of studio and field production. Sports - parades






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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