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TV Production Basics

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1. Indicates that the camera is level






2. Indicates that the camera is level






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






4. in control room






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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)






14. Planning the project






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






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






17. 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






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






19. Pointing the camera down or up






20. punched switcher






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. ...






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






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






33. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






36. Over the shoulder






37. Planning the project






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






39. 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.






40. creates great depth and interest






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. Extreme close up- A very close shot of a person or object - used to intensify drama or show close detail.






50. Extreme close up- A very close shot of a person or object - used to intensify drama or show close detail.