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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To move the camera and its mount laterally to the right or left.






2. 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.






3. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






6. 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.






7. 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






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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 creates words - drawings and some visual effects that are incorporated with a production.






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






19. 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.






20. 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)






21. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






22. 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






23. in control room






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






25. A person who oversees several production.






26. Program creation that takes place in a controlled environment meant for it - as opposed to production that takes place in the field






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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)






39. 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.






40. punched switcher






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






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






43. Indicates that the camera is level






44. ...






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






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






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






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. combination of studio and field production. Sports - parades






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