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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. punched switcher






2. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






6. 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.






7. 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)






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






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






10. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






11. Indicates that the camera is level






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






13. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






15. 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






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






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






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






19. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






24. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






26. Over the shoulder






27. 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.






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






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






30. punched switcher






31. in control room






32. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






36. 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






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






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






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






40. in control room






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






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






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






44. 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)






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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