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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






2. Planning the project






3. 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.






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






5. people who deliver lines






6. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






11. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






21. 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.






22. ...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. in control room






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Indicates that the camera is level






43. punched switcher






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. people who deliver lines






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