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






3. 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.






4. Over the shoulder






5. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






6. ...






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






8. 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.






9. 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)






10. 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.






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






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






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






14. punched switcher






15. 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.






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






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






18. 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)






19. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






23. 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.






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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.






32. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






37. 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






38. creates great depth and interest






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






40. people who deliver lines






41. Planning the project






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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