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TV Production Basics

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






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






3. 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.






4. Planning the project






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






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






7. people who deliver lines






8. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






12. in control room






13. 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.






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






19. Pointing the camera down or up






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






25. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. Makes sure camera match - lighting






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






37. 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.






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. ...






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






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






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






46. Indicates that the camera is level






47. 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.






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






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






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