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TV Production Basics

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






2. Over the shoulder






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






4. Pointing the camera down or up






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. in control room






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






16. 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.






17. Planning the project






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






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






20. A principle of composition that divides the TV screen into thirds - horizontally and vertically and places objects of interest at the points where the lines intersect.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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






32. The directors key assistant in charge of all production concerns on the floor. Example: communicate with talent






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






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






35. punched switcher






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






37. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






40. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






43. creates great depth and interest






44. A person who oversees several production.






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






46. 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)






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






48. 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.






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






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