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TV Production Basics

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






2. Planning the project






3. 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)






4. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. people who deliver lines






27. Pointing the camera down or up






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






29. A person who oversees several production.






30. in control room






31. 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






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






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






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






35. Over the shoulder






36. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






44. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






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