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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






4. people who deliver lines






5. ...






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






7. 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)






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






16. ...






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






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






19. punched switcher






20. 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.






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






22. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






34. in control room






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






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






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






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






39. people who deliver lines






40. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






43. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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 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)






48. 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.






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






50. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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