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TV Production Basics

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






2. Over the shoulder






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






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






5. Makes sure camera match - lighting






6. Indicates that the camera is level






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






8. Indicates that the camera is level






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






15. Planning the project






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






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






18. Over the shoulder






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






20. creates great depth and interest






21. 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






22. A person who oversees several production.






23. ...






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






33. A person who oversees several production.






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






35. 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.






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






37. people who deliver lines






38. Pointing the camera down or up






39. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






47. 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.






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






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






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