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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






9. Pointing the camera down or up






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






11. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. Over the shoulder






25. 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)






26. 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)






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






28. The person who frames the shots for a production. Must have knowledge of camera - lens - angles






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






30. Planning the project






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






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






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






34. Indicates that the camera is level






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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.







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