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TV Production Basics

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1. 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






2. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






5. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. Over the shoulder






12. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






18. A person who oversees several production.






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






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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.






28. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






33. Planning the project






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






35. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. Over the shoulder