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TV Production Basics

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






2. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






4. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






9. Makes sure camera match - lighting






10. 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)






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






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






13. 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






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






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






19. creates great depth and interest






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






21. Planning the project






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






23. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






26. ...






27. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






32. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






49. A person who oversees several production.






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







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