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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The ratio of the height of a television screen to its width.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. punched switcher






13. 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.






14. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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. combination of studio and field production. Sports - parades






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






31. Indicates that the camera is level






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. people who deliver lines






37. ...






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






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






40. Planning the project






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






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






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






44. 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






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






46. in control room






47. Planning the project






48. Over the shoulder






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






50. 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