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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. small red indicators on a camera to let the talent and camera operator know that the camera is on the air or recording






2. creates great depth and interest






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






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






5. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






7. punched switcher






8. 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.






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






10. punched switcher






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






12. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






13. ...






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






18. in control room






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. people who deliver lines






45. ...






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






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






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






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