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TV Production Basics

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1. A person who oversees several production.






2. 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.






3. ...






4. 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.






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






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






7. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






13. punched switcher






14. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






23. 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.






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






25. Over the shoulder






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






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






28. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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.






47. 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






48. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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