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TV Production Basics

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






2. Planning the project






3. creates great depth and interest






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






5. 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.






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8. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. in control room






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






23. Planning the project






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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






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






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






49. 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.






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