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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. A principle of composition that divides the TV screen into thirds - horizontally and vertically and places objects of interest at the points where the lines intersect.






12. 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.






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






14. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






18. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. creates great depth and interest






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






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






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






37. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






43. people who deliver lines






44. A camera shot that starts with one object in focus - then changes to focus on another object.






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






46. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






48. Over the shoulder






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






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