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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A method of representing video or audio signals using a 'wave' of continuously.






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Over the shoulder






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






27. punched switcher






28. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






30. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






35. Pointing the camera down or up






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






37. 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)






38. in control room






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






40. 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.






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






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






43. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Planning the project