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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A view of the subject from a comfortable distance between a wide shot and close-up.






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






3. helps with routine stuff - anything the director needs - timing of production






4. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






7. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






10. 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.






11. 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.






12. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






16. 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)






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






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






19. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






24. punched switcher






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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.