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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






4. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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.






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






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






14. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






18. Pointing the camera down or up






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






20. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. ...






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






30. in control room






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






32. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






36. Makes sure camera match - lighting






37. The part of the lens that allows light to pass through.






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






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






42. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. creates great depth and interest






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