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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






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






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






4. Planning the project






5. 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.






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






7. creates great depth and interest






8. 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.






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Over the shoulder






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






26. in control room






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






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






29. ...






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






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






32. A feature found on some zoom lenses that allows the operator to focus on objects very close to the lens.






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






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






35. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






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






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